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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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Iran Vows to Rebuild Nuclear Facilities ‘With Greater Strength’ After Strikes

        Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visits the Iranian Atomic Energy Organisation in Tehran, Iran.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that Tehran will rebuild its nuclear facilities “with greater strength” following recent U.S. and Israeli strikes that targeted key sites earlier this year.

Speaking during a visit to the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Pezeshkian emphasized that the attacks would not derail the country’s nuclear ambitions, which he insisted remain focused on civilian purposes such as medicine and energy.

The strikes, carried out in June, were described by Washington as a necessary measure to halt what it claimed was a weapons-oriented nuclear program. Tehran has consistently denied pursuing nuclear arms, maintaining that its program is designed to address domestic needs, including healthcare and energy production.

“Destroying buildings and factories will not create a problem for us,” Pezeshkian told state media. “We will rebuild, and with greater strength.”

The announcement comes amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington. U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that any attempt by Iran to restart its nuclear facilities could trigger further military action. Meanwhile, regional actors such as Oman have urged both sides to return to diplomacy.

Iran’s pledge to rebuild is also seen as a signal of resilience to its adversaries. By stressing that its scientists retain the necessary knowledge and capabilities, Tehran is underscoring that its nuclear program cannot be permanently dismantled through military strikes alone.


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