# Canadian federal fuel tax reinstatement opposition > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/canadian-federal-fuel-tax-reinstatement-opposition > Updated: 2026-08-11T19:40:01.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Public and advocacy group opposition is mounting against the Canadian federal government’s plan to reinstate a fuel excise tax on September 8. The proposed hike would add 10 cents per litre to gasoline and 4 cents per litre to diesel following a temporary suspension intended to mitigate price pressures from Middle-East oil disruptions. A Leger poll indicates that 63% of Canadians oppose the reinstatement, with 71% of decided voters in agreement. Resistance is particularly high in the Prairie provinces, such as Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) has intensified its advocacy, calling on both federal and provincial leaders to eliminate or extend tax relief. During a media event in Regina, CTF Prairie Director Gage Haubrich urged Premier Scott Moe to abolish the provincial gas tax and requested that the federal government extend the current tax holiday. The CTF noted that drivers currently face multiple layers of taxation, including provincial, GST, and carbon taxes, which can cost approximately $30 in taxes for a single full tank in a pickup truck. While Prime Minister Mark Carney has described the tax break as a “responsible, temporary measure,” the federal finance department has not yet responded to requests regarding the scheduled September reinstatement. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-11: Canadian Taxpayers Federation calls for provincial and federal gas tax cuts The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is urging Saskatchewan and federal officials to cut gas taxes, citing high costs for drivers and strong public support for extended fuel tax relief. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canadian-taxpayers-federation-calls-for-provincial-and-federal-gas-tax-cuts ### 2026-08-05: Canada gas tax hike faces strong public opposition A July Leger poll finds 63% of Canadians oppose the federal plan to reinstate a fuel tax on Sept 8, prompting the Canadian Taxpayers Federation to urge Finance Minister Mark Carney to keep the tax suspended. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-gas-tax-hike-faces-strong-public-opposition --- Cite as: Canadian federal fuel tax reinstatement opposition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/canadian-federal-fuel-tax-reinstatement-opposition