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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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Trump Presses Zelensky to Consider Putin’s Land Demand in Push for Peace

Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump that he would end the war if Ukraine surrenders the Donetsk region to Russia.



In the wake of a high-profile summit in Alaska, U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to consider a deal with Russia that would involve ceding all of Donetsk to Moscow in exchange for a freeze on most front lines. According to sources familiar with the discussions, Russian President Vladimir Putin made the proposal directly to Trump, who then relayed it to Kyiv.

Trump argued that moving straight to a peace agreement—rather than a ceasefire—would be the fastest way to end the war, calling Russia “a very big power” and suggesting Ukraine “has to agree to it”. Zelensky, however, rejected the territorial concession, citing Ukraine’s constitutional prohibition on surrendering land.

European allies, while welcoming diplomatic efforts, have reiterated their commitment to supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and tightening sanctions on Russia. The proposal has sparked concern among some leaders that pressuring Kyiv into a land-for-peace deal could fracture allied unity and embolden Moscow’s long-term ambitions.

Zelensky is set to meet Trump in Washington on Monday, with European leaders expected to join the talks in hopes of finding common ground without compromising Ukraine’s territorial integrity.

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