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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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Zelenskiy, Erdogan Advance Talks on Ukraine Security Guarantees Amid Escalating Strikes

 

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomes President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkiye on May 15, 2025. 


Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced that a framework for security guarantees for Ukraine could be finalized as early as next week, following an in-depth phone discussion with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

The talks came just hours after a large-scale Russian missile strike on Kyiv killed at least 19 people, including children, and damaged multiple civilian and diplomatic sites. Zelenskiy said national security advisors from both nations are working on “every specific component” of the plan, which will be formally set out on paper soon.

Erdogan has reportedly tasked his defense minister with exploring Turkey’s potential role in ensuring security, particularly in the Black Sea region. Ukrainian officials, including National Security and Defence Council head Rustem Umerov, are also in Turkey for further discussions on bilateral defense cooperation and the proposed guarantees.

Turkey has expressed willingness to contribute to any initiative aimed at lasting peace in Ukraine, though it has not yet committed to a specific role.

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