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Aug 5, 2026
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Most Canadians oppose Ottawa’s planned September gas tax hike
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Most Canadians oppose Ottawa's planned September gas tax hike
The federal government eliminated its fuel excise tax in April to fight rising costs from the Middle East conflict, but the tax break had a built-in expiration date
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By Chris Knight
Published Aug 05, 2026
Last updated 4 days ago
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The price of regular gasoline at the Petro Canada gas station in the Lachine borough of Montreal on April 20, 2026. PHOTO …
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