The Manitoba government is introducing amendments to the Fuel Tax Act, which would temporarily pause the collection of the provincial tax on gasoline for at least six months starting next year.
Bill 3, the fuel tax amendment act would temporarily reduce the provincial fuel tax rate to zero cents per litre on gasoline, natural gas, and diesel fuels for road use.
This tax pause would remain in place for six months. During the fuel tax holiday, the 14-cent fuel tax rates on gasoline and diesel used to operate motor vehicles will be eliminated.
Fuel taxes would continue to be collected on aviation, locomotive and propane as these are not included in the fuel tax holiday.
The average Manitoba family with two cars is expected to save approximately $250 during the six-month fuel tax holiday.
