Mark Carney announced today that the government is temporarily suspending the federal fuel tax 👇 Copy/paste of announcement Temporarily suspending the federal fuel excise tax • Backgrounder The Government of Canada intends to introduce legislative amendments to the Excise Tax Act to temporarily suspend the application of the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline, diesel fuel, and aviation fuels by setting their rates to 0 cents per litre, effective April 20, 2026 until Labour Day, September 7, 2026 (inclusive). This measure is intended to address fuel price pressures caused by global oil disruptions related to the Middle East conflict. • Details on the temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax, including the applicable rates as well as scope and timing of application, can be found below. Temporary Suspension of Federal Fuel Excise Tax Rates on Gasoline, Diesel, and Aviation Fuels The federal excise tax currently applies at a rate of 10 cents per litre on gasoline and un...