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

DELTA, BC,Sept. 8, 2026/CNW/ -- The world is changing rapidly. The United States is imposing new tariffs on Canada, designed to hurt and divide us. At the same time, conflicts in Europe and the Middle East are driving up prices around the world. In response, Canada's government is focused on what we can control: building a stronger, more independent, and more affordable country. As Canadians continue to face economic uncertainty and rising costs, affordability remains top of mind for families and businesses across the country. To help Canadians facing rising fuel costs, the Government of Canada introduced a temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline, aviation gasoline (leaded and unleaded), diesel fuel, and other aviation fuel earlier this year. Today, Minister Jill McKnight participated in an event at Aheer Transportation Group in Delta, B.C., marking the announcement that the government isextending 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.For more than 30 years, Aheer Transportation Group has been a leader in the Lower Mainland's trucking and container logistics sector, supporting major shipping lines, retailers and importers through its extensive transportation and terminal operations. As a business that relies on a large fleet of trucks and chassis to keep goods moving, fuel costs, including diesel, have a significant impact on day-to-day operations and can influence the cost of delivering products to Canadian consumers. This extension 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. As Canada continues to build a stronger, more resilient, and more independent economy, the government is taking practical steps to reduce costs today while investing in long-term prosperity. Extending fuel tax relief is one of the measures helping families, workers, and businesses navigate global economic uncertainty. The government is also taking broader action to make life more affordable, including through the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, cutting income taxes for 22 million Canadians, the cancellation of the consumer carbon tax, and GST relief for first-time buyers of new homes. Together, these measures are helping Canadians keep more of their hard-earned money. We cannot control the global forces driving up prices, but we can control how we respond. We are cutting taxes to help Canadians manage everyday expenses while building a stronger, more independent economy. That is how we build Canada strong for all. Quotes "In communities like Delta, workers, businesses, and families succeed together. Behind every product on a store shelf is a supply chain powered by Canadian workers and local businesses. By extending fuel tax relief, we are helping keep goods moving, supporting jobs, and easing costs for Canadians. It is a practical measure that will make a real difference for families while strengthening our economy in uncertain times." - The Honourable Jill McKnight, MP for Delta and Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence "With many families still feeling the pressure of higher costs, we're extending the federal fuel tax suspension to keep more money in Canadians' pockets. This will provide meaningful relief for families and businesses and help make everyday life more affordable." - The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue "The inclusion of diesel in Ottawa's extension of the federal fuel tax pause is welcomed by trucking companies like ours, Aheer Transportation Group, here in Delta, B.C., on behalf of our company drivers, our independent owner-operators, and our customers. Moreover, the lower gasoline costs will just as importantly benefit our drivers, our staff, our customers, and their families in their daily lives and make a real difference in their day-to-day cost of living." -Shinda Aheer, President & Owner, Aheer Transportation Group Quick Facts Related products SOURCE Government of Canada