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Georgia House Passes Bill to Suspend Gas Tax for 60 Days; Measure Heads to Senate
The Georgia House approved a 60-day suspension of the 33-cent state gas tax to ease rising fuel costs amid Middle East tensions, potentially saving drivers millions.
- On March 18, 2026, the Georgia House of Representatives approved an amendment to House Bill 1199 to suspend the state's motor fuel tax for 60 days, passing 163-4.
- Because pump prices jumped recently, instability in the Middle East sent shockwaves through global oil markets, producing sudden price increases at the pump.
- Removing the excise tax of about 33 cents per gallon would lower pump costs, costing the state government about $200 million per month as metro Atlanta averages $3.79 per gallon.
- The bill now moves to the Georgia State Senate for a vote and would still require Gov. Brian Kemp's signature; Kemp is watching markets before deciding, having suspended the gas tax three times in recent years by executive order.
- Lawmakers plan to fund the pause from surplus funds, with Rep. Akbar Ali, D-Lawrenceville, calling it 'Today is a victory for the working people of Georgia' and noting past tax relief savings over $10 billion since 2021.
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Georgia House passes bill to suspend gas tax for 60 days
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) - Georgia drivers could soon see some lower prices at the gas pump. State lawmakers in the House passed House Bill 1199, a measure that would suspend the state motor fuel tax for 60 days. Lawmakers say the temporary gas tax suspension would provide timely relief to millions of drivers. The bill [...]
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