April 14th, 2026
The federal government temporarily suspending the federal fuel excise tax on gas and diesel starting next week.
Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement in Ottawa on Tuesday, just hours after his government secured a majority in the House of Commons with three byelection victories.
The suspension will come into effect on April 20 and last until Sept. 7, and it comes as global oil prices remain volatile amid U.S-Iran tensions.
According to the federal government, the tax suspension is expected to reduce the cost of gas by 10 cents per litre on regular gas, and four cents on diesel.