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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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Trump Reasserts U.S. Military Rights Over Diego Garcia Base

U.S. President Donald Trump's motorcade returns to the White House following attending the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 5, 2026.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated that the United States maintains the right to “militarily secure” the strategic airbase on Diego Garcia if future political developments threaten American access. His remarks follow recent discussions with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding the agreement transferring sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius while preserving the joint U.S.–UK military presence.

Trump, who previously criticized the sovereignty deal as a strategic misstep, struck a more measured tone after the meeting. He acknowledged that the UK government had negotiated “the best deal it could,” but emphasized that Washington would act decisively to protect its long‑standing security interests in the Indian Ocean.

The Diego Garcia base remains a critical hub for U.S. military operations, serving as a launch point for missions across the Middle East and Indo‑Pacific. Trump’s comments highlight ongoing geopolitical sensitivities surrounding the archipelago and the enduring importance of the base to U.S. defense strategy.


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