Suspension goes into effect Sept. 29
ATLANTA – Monday, Gov. Brian P. Kemp declared a state of emergency due to global market volatility and suspended the state’s motor fuel excise tax for a period of 30 days. To provide retailers the appropriate time needed to factor in this adjustment, the suspension will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29 and run through October 29. The governor’s executive order declaring the state of emergency also suspends state weight limits on commercial vehicles, further reducing the cost factored into everyday goods like those bought in grocery stores. Read the governor’s executive order here.
“Over the past several years, with the help of our partners in the General Assembly, we’ve been able to give billions of dollars in relief to hardworking Georgians,” Kemp noted in a press release. “We’ve remained committed to helping them and our small businesses fight through the tough times, and that’s why I’m taking this action today to give further relief.”
Georgia’s current motor fuel excise tax is 33.3 cents per gallon for gasoline and 37.3 cents per gallon for diesel.
“Over the past four years, we prioritized hardworking Georgians by putting more money back into their pockets and ensuring Georgia’s financial stability,” Lt. Gov. Burt Jones added in the release. “Today’s announcement furthers the commitment I share with Governor Kemp and Speaker Burns to put Georgians first and bring relief at the gas pump.”
Speaker of the House Jon Burns and Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper added they support the move, noting it will bring relieve to families, businesses and farmers who are feeling the pressure of the skyrocketing costs at the pump and praising the governor for being willing to take the action to give Georgians relief when fuel prices spike.
The current average price for a gallon of regular gas in Georgia is $4.19 and $6.24 for a gallon of diesel.
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