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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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Netanyahu’s Gaza City Offensive Sparks Global Debate Over War’s Endgame

 

                                            Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended a newly approved military operation targeting Gaza City, asserting it is the “best and fastest way” to end the ongoing war with Hamas. Speaking at a press conference in Jerusalem on August 10, Netanyahu emphasized that the offensive aims to dismantle Hamas’s final strongholds in Gaza City and central camps, which he claims is essential to achieving lasting peace.

Netanyahu outlined a plan that includes establishing safe zones for civilians to evacuate combat areas, promising access to food, water, and medical care. He also reiterated that Israel does not intend to occupy Gaza but seeks to demilitarize the region and install a civilian administration unaffiliated with Hamas or the Palestinian Authority.

The announcement has drawn sharp criticism both domestically and internationally. Several European nations and humanitarian organizations have expressed concern over the potential for increased civilian casualties and the fate of hostages still held in Gaza. Netanyahu, however, dismissed these concerns as part of a “global campaign of lies,” insisting that the operation is necessary due to Hamas’s refusal to disarm.

As the Israeli Defense Forces prepare for the offensive, the timeline remains vague, though Netanyahu suggested it would proceed “fairly quickly.” The move coincides with growing protests within Israel and calls for a ceasefire from families of hostages and reservists, adding pressure to an already volatile situation.


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