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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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New Barrier on the Plains: U.S. to Shut Down Historic Border Road

 

            A road sign alongside the United States border road near Coutts, Alta., Thursday, March 19, 2026. 

The United States is moving ahead with plans to close a long‑shared gravel road along the Alberta–Montana border, ending decades of easy cross‑border access for local residents. The 14‑kilometre stretch, known simply as Border Road, has been a symbol of neighbourly cooperation for generations, but will soon be off‑limits to Canadian drivers as U.S. officials cite concerns over illegal crossings and drug trafficking. 

A Road With History — and Deep Personal Ties

For families living on both sides of the border, the road has never been just a road. Residents Ross Ford of Alberta and Roger Horgus of Montana, friends since childhood and once profiled by National Geographic for their cross‑border camaraderie, say the closure marks the end of an era. Both recall freely biking, riding horses, and visiting each other without obstruction. 

U.S. Security Concerns Drive the Decision

U.S. border officials argue the move is necessary due to a reported rise in illegal activity, though locals say they’ve seen no such increase. Historically, patrol officers would wave neighbours through; now, the road will be physically divided, with each country maintaining its own parallel route. 

Alberta Plans a Replacement

To preserve local access, Alberta’s government has committed $8 million to build a new Canadian‑side road, with construction expected to begin in April and finish by summer. Officials emphasize that while the border line may harden, the relationships between families and farmers on both sides will endure. 


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