Prince Edward Island pauses taxes on gasoline and diesel until next…

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A person pumps gas at a gas station in Toronto, on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman CHARLOTTETOWN -- Drivers on Prince Edward Island are getting a break on fuel taxes until early next year.

Premier Rob Lantz announced today that the government is suspending the provincial fuel tax until the end of January. It will remove 8.47 cents from the price of a litre of gasoline and 14.15 centre from a litre of diesel, starting tomorrow. The federal government has extended the break on its fuel excise tax until the end of January, which saves drivers about 10 cents per litre of gasoline.

The Alberta government announced this week it will suspend its provincial fuel tax for three months, starting Oct. 1. In P.E. I., Lantz issued a statement saying the break on the fuel tax is something people will notice right awayThis report by was first published Sept. 25, 2026. Every Saturday, Peter Mansbridge provides a calm, thoughtful take on the week's top news stories. Subscribe for FREE! You can unsubscribe any time.

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