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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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Wall Street Slips as Trump’s Fed Pick Sends Shockwaves Through Markets

U.S. stocks finished lower after President Donald Trump’s decision to nominate former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh sparked a wave of uncertainty across financial markets. Major indexes pulled back as investors reassessed the potential direction of monetary policy under new leadership.

Gold, which had recently surged to unprecedented highs, suffered a sharp reversal. Prices tumbled in one of the steepest single‑day drops in years, while silver also plunged before finding some stability. The sudden downturn reflected a combination of profit‑taking and a stronger U.S. dollar, which gained momentum following the nomination.

Warsh’s historically hawkish reputation left traders debating whether interest rates might shift sooner than expected. Even with his recent openness to rate cuts, the mixed signals were enough to rattle markets already sensitive to policy changes.

With investors recalibrating their expectations, analysts anticipate continued volatility in the days ahead. All eyes now turn to Warsh’s early statements as markets search for clarity on the Fed’s next chapter.


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