Toronto, ON: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is applauding Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford’s promise to make the province’s temporary 6.4 cent per litre gas tax cut permanent.

“Making the gas tax cut permanent would be a huge win for Ontario taxpayers at a time when struggling families need it,” said CTF Ontario Director Jay Goldberg. “It means the average two-car family would continue to save about $35 a month at the pumps. As taxpayers are facing yet another carbon tax hike from the federal government in a matter of weeks, Ford is stepping up to the plate and providing relief.”

The Ford government cut the province’s gas tax by 6.4 cents per litre on July 1, 2022. Since then, the average two-car Ontario family has saved more than $1,000. The tax cut is currently set to expire on June 30, 2025.

“The best thing governments can do to help make life more affordable for taxpayers is to leave more money in their pockets,” Goldberg said. “The typical Ontario family has saved more than $1,000 at the pumps since this tax cut was first introduced and ensuring these savings continue is crucial. Ford is standing up for taxpayers at a time when taxpayers need politicians to cut taxes to make life more affordable.”

Taxpayers have saved more than $2.5 billion since July of 2022 due to the government’s temporary gas tax cut.