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Governor Kemp Will Not Extend the Gas Tax Suspension
The tax break cuts about 33 cents per gallon and saves Georgia drivers roughly $14 a month, but Kemp has not said whether he will extend it.
- Georgia Governor Brian Kemp confirmed the state's suspension of motor fuel excise taxes expires tonight at 11:59 p.m., ending a tax break that saved drivers about 33 cents per gallon.
- Implemented on May 20, the measure temporarily removed 33 cents per gallon in state gas taxes and 37.3 cents per gallon for diesel to provide relief during elevated fuel costs.
- While the tax holiday saved drivers about $14 monthly, the state loses roughly $200 million each month in transportation funding, forcing reliance on accumulated surplus for road projects.
- AAA spokesperson Montrae Waiters warned drivers that fuel prices could begin reflecting the tax return within days, advising consumers to compare pump prices and avoid aggressive driving.
- Residents remain eligible for House Bill 1000, which authorizes a one-time tax rebate of up to $500 for eligible taxpayers in the coming weeks.
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Kemp won’t extend gas tax suspension again
Georgia drivers will pay more at the pump starting Wednesday. Gov. Brian Kemp has decided not to extend the state’s gas tax suspension, which runs out at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday. What’s happening: The suspension saved drivers 33 cents per gallon on gasoline and about 37 cents per gallon on diesel. Once it ends, those charges come back immediately. What’s important: The break was put in place after the U.S. conflict with Iran pushed oil prices higher,…
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