Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency and suspended the state's gas tax for 30 days starting September 29, reducing costs for consumers paying $4.19 per gallon for regular gas. The suspension applies to both gasoline and diesel fuel excise taxes as relief for families and businesses facing high fuel prices.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp suspended the state's motor fuel tax for 30 days to help drivers cope with rising gas prices amid the war with Iran. The 33-cent gasoline tax and 37-cent diesel tax suspension is expected to cost the state about $200 million monthly, which Kemp plans to offset using Georgia's budget surplus.