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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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Geneva Talks Close With No Breakthrough as Ukraine Accuses Russia of Delays

The Russian delegation leaves the InterContinental hotel after the U.S.-mediated peace talks between Russia and Ukraine ended abruptly.

Peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia wrapped up in Geneva with little sign of progress, ending after only a short session marked by tension and frustration. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia was deliberately dragging its feet, arguing that Moscow’s approach showed no real intention to move toward a settlement.

Officials involved in the discussions described the atmosphere as difficult, noting that while both sides reiterated their positions, no meaningful steps forward emerged. The talks took place against the backdrop of growing international pressure to find a path toward de‑escalation, yet the divide between Kyiv and Moscow remains wide.

Russian representatives indicated that additional rounds of dialogue may take place, but no timeline was set. For now, the Geneva meeting closes without a breakthrough, leaving the conflict’s diplomatic future as uncertain as ever.


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