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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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Gas tax suspension expires at midnight June 2; compare local gas prices on Grice Connect
Drivers in Bulloch County and across Georgia should be aware that the current tax relief on gasoline is expiring. The state's suspension of its motor fuel excise tax ends tonight, June 2, at 11:59 pm, meaning gas prices are expected to rise by at least 33 cents per gallon thereafter. Grice Connect provides the lowest gas prices in town daily in our 'Good Morning' feature.
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