The Government of Canada extends the federal fuel excise tax relief on gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuels for Canadians

September 2, 2026

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, announced that the government is extending the temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax until January 31, 2027, and applying 50% of the regular excise tax rate from February 1 through March 31, 2027. This will bring down everyday costs for Canadians, including truckers and businesses in the food, agriculture, housing, construction, and delivery sectors.

On April 20, 2026, the federal fuel excise tax was temporarily suspended, saving Canadians 10 cents per litre on gasoline and unleaded aviation gasoline, 11 cents per litre on leaded aviation gasoline, and 4 cents per litre on diesel and aviation fuel.

Please visit this link for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/09/the-government-of-canada-extends-the-federal-fuel-excise-tax-relief-on-gasoline-diesel-and-aviation-fuels-for-canadians.html

Topic(s)

U.S. Tariffs and Canadian Retaliatory Surtax

Security and Trade Facilitation Programs

International Trade and Border Management

Information source

Finance Canada

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