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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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Mass Rallies Erupt in Iran as Mourners Chant Anti‑U.S. Slogans After Khamenei’s Death

     Tearful Iranians protest Khamenei's killing with chants of 'death to America and Israel’

Thousands of government supporters gathered in the central Iranian city of Yazd to mourn the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in joint U.S. and Israeli strikes, according to multiple reports. Crowds filled the city’s main square, led by Shiite clerics, and repeatedly chanted “Death to America,” a slogan long associated with hardline factions in the country. 

The demonstrations reflect a moment of intense national upheaval. While many mourners expressed anger and called for retaliation, other parts of Iran reportedly saw contrasting reactions, including celebrations and public displays of music following confirmation of Khamenei’s death. These mixed responses highlight deep divisions within Iranian society at a time of escalating regional tensions.

The situation continues to evolve as Iran’s political establishment signals both grief and the possibility of a forceful response, while international observers watch closely for signs of further instability.

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