Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R) signed an executive order on September 28, 2026, suspending the state’s gas tax for 30 days. The suspension begins at 12:01 a.m. EDT on September 29, 2026, and eliminates Georgia's motor fuel excise tax of 33.3 cents per gallon for gasoline and 37.3 cents per gallon for diesel fuel. This decision comes in response to rising gas prices attributed to the ongoing conflict in Iran.
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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Suspends State Gas Tax for 30 Days
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed an executive order to suspend the state's gas tax for 30 days, effective September 29, 2026. The suspension affects the motor fuel excise tax rates for gasoline and diesel fuel amid rising gas prices linked to the Iran conflict.
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