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The Gas Tax Holiday Ends in 24 Days — Here's the Real Math on What You'll Save

  Published August 14, 2026 Ottawa's fuel excise tax suspension shuts off September 7. Here's what it's actually been worth at the pump, what changes the next morning, and who should plan a fill-up before Labour Day. The Countdown The federal fuel excise tax returns to full rate on September 8, 2026 — that's 24 days from today. Prices reset to their pre-April 20 rate the moment the clock hits midnight. If you've noticed gas feeling a little less painful since spring, that wasn't your imagination. On April 20, 2026, Ottawa suspended the federal fuel excise tax — 10 cents a litre off gasoline, 4 cents off diesel — as Middle East oil-supply disruptions pushed pump prices toward $2 a litre in some cities. The suspension, passed as part of Bill C-30, has been running for nearly four months. It ends September 7, inclusive. On September 8, the tax comes right back. What the holiday actually saved you The headline number — 10 cents a litre on gas — undersells it sligh...
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Kremlin Hardens Stance Ahead of Alaska Summit, Rejects Compromise on Ukraine



Moscow Digs In as High-Stakes Talks Loom

With the upcoming Alaska summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump drawing global attention, the Kremlin has firmly rejected any suggestion of compromise on Ukraine. Russian officials reiterated their longstanding demands: a full withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from occupied territories and Kyiv’s formal abandonment of NATO ambitions.

Despite speculation that Putin might soften his position, Deputy Foreign Ministry spokesperson Alexei Fadeev dismissed such reports, citing Putin’s 2024 speech that laid out Russia’s conditions for peace. These include Ukraine ceding control of parts of Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson, and recognizing Russia’s annexation of Crimea and other regions.

Ukraine Holds Firm

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has maintained that any peace deal must begin with a ceasefire and will not involve territorial concessions. He reaffirmed Ukraine’s commitment to NATO and rejected any recognition of Russian control over Ukrainian land.

Global Stakes

The Alaska summit marks the first U.S.-Russia meeting since 2021 and could shape European security for decades. While Trump has floated the idea of land swaps to end the war, critics warn that sidelining Ukraine in negotiations risks legitimizing aggression and undermining international law.

As both sides dig in, the path to peace remains fraught—and the world watches closely.

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