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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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Washington Pressures Caracas as Legal Threats Mount Against Interim Leader

 

                                Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez speaks at Miraflores Palace, in Caracas


The United States has intensified its pressure on Venezuela by preparing a potential criminal indictment against interim president Delcy Rodríguez, signaling a sharp escalation in Washington’s strategy toward Caracas. According to multiple reports, U.S. federal prosecutors have assembled possible corruption and money‑laundering charges and have communicated to Rodríguez that she could face prosecution if she fails to align with U.S. demands following the removal of former president Nicolás Maduro. 

This move forms part of a broader effort by the U.S. administration to strengthen its leverage over Venezuela’s transitional government. Sources indicate that the draft indictment is one of several tools being readied to influence political developments in the country. 

Rodríguez, who assumed office after Maduro’s ouster, has been navigating a turbulent political landscape marked by international scrutiny and domestic reforms. Her recent actions—including signing an amnesty law aimed at freeing political prisoners—underscore the delicate balance she faces as both internal and external pressures intensify. 


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