The government of Manitoba says it will be reinstating the fuel tax, but at a lower rate.
The province has been on a tax holiday for 12 months following the introduction of legislation in November 2023 to pause the fuel tax on gas, diesel, and home heating natural gas. The tax break was originally planned for six months, but was extended on Sept. 25 until Dec. 31.
Manitoba’s government has now said starting Jan. 1 the tax would be back in place on gas and diesel, but at 12.5 cents per litre. Prior to the pause, the tax was 14 cents per litre.
In November 2023, it was estimated the six-month pause would save two-vehicle families $250….