Restaurants Canada Welcomes Extension of Federal Fuel Excise Tax Suspension

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Restaurants Canada Welcomes Extension of Federal Fuel Excise Tax SuspensionAuthor of the article:Toronto, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Restaurants Canada welcomes today’s announcement by the federal government that it is extending the suspension of the federal fuel excise tax until January 31, 2027. The extension provides some relief to Canadians and businesses facing continued cost pressures.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe 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 TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe 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.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate 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.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.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 AccountRestaurants Canada has been advocating for an extension of the suspension as rising fuel costs add to the financial pressures facing both consumers and restaurant operators. Gas costs have risen by an average of 46% since December 2025, contributing to higher food and transportation costs and supplier fuel surcharges, reported by 86% of restaurants.For Canadians, keeping the federal fuel excise tax suspended reduces the cost of gasoline and provides some relief from a significant household expense. While the impact on individual household budgets will be modest, any measure that helps ease affordability pressures can provide Canadians with a little more room in their budgets at a time when discretionary spending remains under pressure.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 againFor restaurants, lower fuel costs can also help mitigate some of the cost pressures flowing through the supply chain. This is particularly important at a time when 57% of restaurants are reporting fewer customers and 54% are seeing reduced customer spending per visit as a result of fuel cost increases. With 41% of restaurants currently operating at a loss or just breaking even, operators have very limited capacity to absorb further increases in operating costs.Restaurants Canada appreciates the continued suspension of the fuel excise tax, recognizing the ongoing affordability and inflationary pressures in an uncertain economic environment. We will continue working with the federal government to ease cost pressures for Canadians and operators, support investment and growth, and strengthen the resilience of Canada’s restaurant sector and the jobs and economic activity it supports across the country.As the government also navigates the current trade conflict, Restaurants Canada will continue to provide direct feedback from the foodservice industry—which represents 4% of Canada’s GDP and supports 1.2 million jobs—to help ensure tariffs and government support measures are targeted, effective and responsive to the realities facing businesses across the country.Kelly Higginson, President and CEO, Restaurants CanadaAbout Restaurants CanadaRestaurants Canada is a national, not-for-profit association advancing Canada’s diverse and dynamic foodservice industry. Restaurants are a $125 billion industry employing 1.2 million Canadians and the number one source of first-time jobs in Canada. Visit restaurantscanada.org for more information.Milena Stanoeva Restaurants Canada 6479211758 media@restaurantscanada.org This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis 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.