Temporary Federal Fuel Tax Suspension – What Landscape industry businesses need to know

The federal government plans to temporarily suspend the federal fuel excise tax on:

• Gasoline
• Diesel fuel
• Aviation fuels

This means the federal portion of the fuel tax will drop to $0 per litre for a limited time. Provincial governments may follow suit in short order.

Timing

• Starts: April 20, 2026
• Ends: September 7, 2026 (Labour Day)
• Returns to normal: September 8, 2026

Normal rates being suspended

• Gasoline & aviation gasoline: 10¢ per litre
• Diesel & most aviation fuel: 4¢ per litre

Bottom Line for your business

✅ Expect modest fuel cost relief from late April to early September 2026
✅ Useful for transportation-heavy and fuel-intensive operations
⚠️ Businesses using fuel surcharges should actively review and adjust them
📅 Be ready for fuel taxes — and fuel costs — to rise again after Labour Day