The morning after securing a majority in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a tax break on gas and diesel aimed at providing some relief for Canadians dealing with higher energy costs.

The temporary tax break will begin April 20 and remain in place until Sept. 7. The government said it is expected to shave 10 cents per litre from the cost of regular gasoline and reduce the price of diesel by four cents per litre.

The measure is being presented as a response to rising energy prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East that has dramatically reduced oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz.

The Carney Liberals crossed the majority threshold Monday night thanks to three by-election wins that followed five floor-crossings in recent months, including one New Democrat and four Conservative MPs deciding to sit on the government side of the House of Commons.