Feds announce gas tax holiday extension until the end of January 2027
The Canadian government has extended the federal gas tax holiday until the end of January 2027. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne cited economic resilience and high oil revenues as reasons for the continued relief.
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The extension provides financial relief to motorists amid ongoing global energy price volatility and political pressure regarding cost-of-living concerns.
Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Feds announce gas tax holiday extension until the end of January 2027 The previously announced pause on the tax was set to end on Sept. 7
Join the conversation Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with the press at the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, on September 1, 2026. Photo by ALLISON JOYCE / AFP via Getty Images Article content OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced on Wednesday an extension of the gas tax holiday until the end of January. After that, the government intends to return the tax to half of its regular rate before resuming fully on April 1, 2027.
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