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Gov. Kemp Extends Georgia's Gas Tax Suspension Until Early June
The order also bars price gouging as Georgia officials cite volatile oil markets and Memorial Day travel demand.
- Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency on Friday, extending Georgia's gas tax suspension for two additional weeks through June 2 to provide relief ahead of the heavy Memorial Day holiday travel weekend.
- State lawmakers passed the original 60-day fuel tax suspension in March to cushion Georgians from sudden price swings in volatile global oil markets; the measure, authorized by House bill 1199, was scheduled to expire on Tuesday.
- Currently, Georgia collects 33.3 cents per gallon for gasoline and 37.3 cents per gallon for diesel fuel; regular gas prices average $4.02, which is 50 cents below the national average.
- The executive order prohibits price gouging on motor and diesel fuel to protect consumers; the State will draw from its accumulated surplus to fund road and bridge projects and address revenue losses.
- AAA projects 39.1 million Americans will travel by vehicle during the holiday weekend, though global energy markets remain unstable due to conflict in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, and officials have not announced whether the suspension will extend beyond June 2.
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Clayton NewsKemp extends gas tax break just in time for Memorial Day
ATLANTA — Georgians and people visiting or just passing through the state will get a 33-cent per gallon break at the gas pump while traveling for Memorial Day. Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday used his authority under state law to…
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Kemp extends gas tax break just in time for Memorial Day travelers amid Iran-fueled price spike
ATLANTA — Georgians and people visiting or just passing through the state will get a 33-cent per gallon break at the gas pump while traveling for Memorial Day. Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday used his authority under state law to…
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