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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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Russian Strikes Intensify Ahead of Zelenskiy–Trump Meeting

People shelter at a metro station during a Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv.

Russia unleashed a large wave of drones and missiles across Ukraine on Saturday, striking Kyiv and several regions only hours before President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida. The overnight barrage triggered air‑raid alerts nationwide, damaged infrastructure, and caused temporary power outages in parts of the capital.

Ukrainian officials reported that the attack involved hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, marking one of the most intense assaults in recent months. At least one person was killed and multiple others were injured as emergency crews worked through the night to contain fires and restore essential services.

The timing of the strikes adds pressure to the upcoming Zelenskiy–Trump talks, where discussions are expected to focus on potential steps toward ending the war and addressing Ukraine’s security needs. The escalation underscores how volatile the situation remains as diplomatic efforts continue.


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