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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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Futures Stall as Wall Street Catches Its Breath After Dow’s Record Run



US stock futures were mostly unchanged on Tuesday as markets paused following the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s powerful rally the day before. After notching a new record high, the Dow’s momentum eased, with futures slipping slightly in early trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures hovered near flat, signaling a quieter start as investors reassessed the week ahead.

Monday’s surge was driven largely by strength in energy and financial stocks, boosted by geopolitical developments that lifted oil prices and renewed interest in the sector. Tech shares, meanwhile, continued to draw attention as major chipmakers unveiled new AI‑focused hardware, helping stabilize sentiment in the Nasdaq.

With a series of economic reports expected later in the week, traders appear content to wait for fresh signals on the health of the US economy and the potential direction of interest rates. For now, the market’s tone suggests a moment of calm after a burst of enthusiasm.



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