Georgia's Gas Tax Suspension Ends Tonight. What It Means for Your Wallet
The suspension had been extended through Memorial Day weekend, and officials say fuel prices are also being pushed higher by rising crude oil costs.
- Georgia Governor Brian Kemp's temporary gas tax suspension expires at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, adding $0.33 per gallon to fuel costs across the state.
- Kemp suspended the tax in March as oil prices surged during the war in Iran but declined to extend the measure, citing the state's need to prepare for future financial requirements.
- Rising fuel expenses strain small businesses and operators, with driver Zack Shahan stating, "Diesel is what runs America," highlighting the daily strain on those dependent on fuel costs.
- Summer travel demand is pushing prices upward, according to AAA, though 32% of drivers report that higher costs have not altered their vacation plans.
- Kemp indicated that discussions regarding potential relief will continue during a mid-June special session, though officials emphasized the state must remain prepared for future financial needs.
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Georgia gas tax suspension set to expire by 11:59p.m.
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) – Georgia’s temporary suspension of the state gas tax is set to expire at 11:59 p.m., and some drivers say they are concerned about what that could mean for their wallets. Governor Brian Kemp announced he does not plan to extend the suspension, which has been in place for the past two months. For drivers who rely on diesel fuel every day, the potential increase in fuel costs is a growing concern. “Diesel is what runs Amer…
Georgia’s gas tax suspension lifts, raising prices by 33 cents per gallon
Georgia’s average gas price on June 2, 2026 was $3.80 per gallon, slightly down from last month’s average of $3.83. Maya Homan/Georgia RecorderGeorgia’s gas tax will return Wednesday after a two-and-a-half-month hiatus, causing gas prices to rise by roughly 33 cents per gallon. Gov. Brian Kemp first signed off on a six-day suspension of the tax in March in response to rising gas prices stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. In May, he exten…
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