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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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Gulf Tensions Escalate as Blasts Rock Dubai, Doha, and Duqm for Second Day

 

                                    Smoke billows from Jebel Ali port after an Iranian attack in Dubai 


Fresh explosions reverberated across Dubai and Doha for the second consecutive day, marking a sharp escalation in regional tensions as Iranian retaliatory strikes widened across the Gulf. Oman’s Duqm port was also hit, marking the first such strike on the sultanate.

Expanding Strikes Across the Gulf

Loud blasts were reported over both Dubai and Qatar’s capital, Doha, as Iran broadened its response to earlier U.S. and Israeli attacks. While Iran had previously signaled intentions to target U.S. bases, the latest wave of strikes hit multiple civilian and commercial areas across Gulf cities. 

Damage and Casualties

In Dubai, shrapnel from intercepted drones injured two people after debris fell onto residential homes. Key landmarks—including Dubai International Airport, the Burj Al Arab, and the Palm Jumeirah—sustained damage, with thick plumes of smoke rising from affected sites. 

Doha also reported loud blasts, though Qatar managed to contain fires in its industrial zone without casualties. 

Duqm Port Targeted

Oman experienced its first strike in this escalation as drones targeted the Duqm port, injuring one worker. The attack marked a significant expansion of the conflict into a country long seen as a neutral mediator in regional tensions.

Growing Regional Concerns

The widening scope of the strikes has raised fears of a broader conflict engulfing the Gulf, a region typically viewed as a stable hub for global commerce and energy. With multiple cities now affected, governments are heightening security measures as uncertainty deepens. 


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