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Or sign-in if you have an account.The gas tax relief was brought in as a response to the Iran war, which choked supply of petroleum from the Middle East and drove up oil prices. Photo by Blair Gable/PostmediaFederal Secretary of State Wayne Long says the government hasn't yet decided whether it will again tax consumers at the pumps as the relief measure is set to expire after Labour Day.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorPrime Minister Mark Carney announced a temporary suspension on the 10-cent tax for every litre of gasoline and four cents on diesel, beginning in April and ending on September 7.As the end date for the gas tax holiday approaches, Long, who was in Saskatchewan for pre-budget consultations this week, said the government has received more questions from Canadians asking for an extension. But the minister said that it is just one affordability measure in consideration."It's something we're going to certainly look at, but it's a part of a bigger package for us," the minister said in an interview while visiting Regina.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe gas tax relief was brought in as a response to the Iran war, which choked supply of petroleum from the Middle East and drove up oil prices.That energy shock increased the price of gas by 30 per cent from January to June, based on the most recent figures available for average monthly retail rates recorded by Statistics Canada.Ontario Premier Doug Ford and citizen's advocacy group Canadian Taxpayers Association recently called on the federal government to scrap the tax entirely as an affordability measure.Two-thirds of Canadians oppose a fuel tax, according to a July public opinion survey conducted by Leger Marketing Inc. and commissioned by the Canadian Taxpayers Association.A quarter of what consumers pay at the pumps across Canada is made up of taxes, according to the latest annual gas tax honesty report from the Canadian Taxpayers Association.And taxes will increase, according to the report, and will account for more than one-third of the bill at gas stations in 2030. That is based on annual targets under Canadian Clean Fuel Regulations which require oil producers to lower the carbon intensity of fuels, and assumes that the pretax gas price remains the same as it was during the week of June 30 and that the federal fuel tax of 10 cents per litre is brought back.What will be $80 worth of fuel for a 64-litre tank in 2030 would have an additional $26 in taxes from the province and federal governments, as well as indirect costs from clean fuel regulations, according to that report.As part of Long's duties as the secretary of state for the Canada Revenue Agency and financial institutions, he is meeting with groups across Canada as part of a pre-budget consultation tour.What Long hears on his pre-budget consultations tour could directly influence the federal government’s Budget 2026 this autumn, he said.The government's efforts have been aimed at addressing inflationary pressures by cutting the consumer carbon tax and GST while offering a grocery and essentials benefit, Long said. He acknowledged that there is still more to do."We know that families are struggling. We know that it's incumbent on us to continue to deliver affordability measures to Canadians," Long said. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.