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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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Louvre Heist: Police Close In on Suspects, But Stolen Treasures Remain Missing

                A tiara adorned with pearls worn by French Empress Eugenie was among the items stolen by thieves

French authorities are tightening the net around the suspects behind the daring Louvre heist, but experts warn that the priceless artworks may never be recovered.

Investigators believe they are close to identifying and apprehending the group responsible for the theft, which has shaken the art world and raised questions about museum security. Yet, recovering the stolen pieces poses a far greater challenge. Stolen masterpieces often vanish into the shadows of the black market, where they are traded privately or used as collateral in criminal dealings.

Art crime specialists note that once such works disappear, they are rarely seen again in public. “The thieves may be caught, but the art is likely already hidden, sold, or damaged,” one expert explained.

For now, the Louvre remains open, but under heightened security, as France grapples with the loss of cultural treasures that may never return to their rightful place.


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