Conservatives call for extension of temporary gas price relief until next summer Conservatives want gas tax relief until next year Sarah Ritchie The ºÃÉ«tv Press Aug 16, 2026 Aug 16, 2026 Updated 6 mins ago SMS Email Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks at Cascadia Metals in Delta, B.C., on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns EC SMS Email Print Copy article link Save OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the federal government should give ºÃÉ«tvs at least another 10 months of relief at the pumps. The Liberals suspended the federal fuel excise tax in April in response to the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran and rising prices. At the time, Prime Minister Mark Carney said the measure would stay in place until Labour Day. The government says the move brings gas prices down by 10 cents a litre, and diesel by four cents a litre. Poilievre says prices are on the rise again and ºÃÉ«tvs can't afford another 10-cent-per-litre hike next month. He's calling on the Liberals to keep the relief in place until at least Canada Day next year. This report by ºÃÉ«tvwas first published Aug. 16, 2026. The ºÃÉ«tv Press SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags ºÃÉ«tv Business Economy Oil&gas Politics Utilities More ºÃÉ«tv Stories +3 B.C.-based Pattison says it didn't know Virginia warehouse was to become ICE facility Andrea Skinner resigns as interim chair of Hockey Canada's board of directors Anand offers Brazil $125M in energy financing, seals wildfire pact amid trade talks +2 Motion to declare homelessness state of emergency fails to pass at Montreal council Company that worked on ArriveCan app barred from government contracts for 7 years Tory MP deletes post that claimed cost of living is driving parents to traffic kids Quebec government adopts secularism bill forcing students to uncover faces Vancouver's Bench Accounting abruptly shuts down, with hundreds of jobs lost Federal environment minister says Alberta silence over oilsands spill 'worrisome' +3 Former federal MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay wins B.C. Conservative race You might be interested in Child who prompted Porter Airline flight cancellation not at fault, passenger says Tens of thousands sign petition calling for U.S. ambassador's removal from Canada +3 B.C. fire evacuees find social media comfort amid official void about destruction +3 Ben Jones, good ol' boy 'Dukes of Hazzard' actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84 Sign Up to Newsletters Get the latest from ºÃÉ«tvNews in your inbox. Select the emails you're interested in below. Atlantic News Today The Atlantic News Today newsletter keeps you updated on the latest stories from Eastern Canada . It is sent from Monday to Friday. Top News Today Top News Today newsletter delivers the day's essential stories from the Maritimes and top national headlines, directly to your inbox every day of the week. Enter your information to receive these newsletters Email First name Last name Sign up Success! An email has been sent with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. All our emails are free and can be cancelled at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" from the newsletter. Sponsored Content +2 For credit unions, reconciliation is a true partnership For many Indigenous communities, access to financial services and economic opportu… Sending money abroad? Here’s how digital transfers work – and why ºÃÉ«tvs are using them Trust in international money transfers has long been tied to physical places: a ba… Similar Stories Conservatives call for extension of temporary gas price relief until next summer Ontario, Canada governments announce $1 billion for infrastructure to support housing LeBlanc set to meet U.S. trade representative Sunday as tariff deadline looms
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