Georgiadrivers are getting some relief at the pump, but another change could be coming in November.
The state's average price for regular gasoline is currently $3.7313 per gallon, down from $3.8050 a week ago and $4.0947 a month ago, according to the AAA.
The recent decline comes as Georgia's motor fuel tax remains suspended.
Georgia's gas tax suspension
Gov. Brian Kemp suspended Georgia's state motor fuel excise tax beginning Sept. 29. The suspension was later extended and is now scheduled to remain in effect through 11:59 p.m. Nov. 5, 2026.
Georgia's motor fuel excise tax had been 33.3 cents per gallon for gasoline and 37.3 cents for diesel before the current suspension.
The tax suspension does not mean every tax on gasoline has disappeared. Georgia's Department of Revenue
says prepaid local sales tax and other local taxes have not been suspended.
How much have Georgia gas prices dropped?
Georgia's average price for regular gasoline has fallen about 36 cents per gallon over the past month, based on the AAA.
The other fuel grades have also declined over the same period.
Mid-grade is currently averaging $4.2049 per gallon, compared with $4.5489 a month ago.
Premium is averaging $4.6267, down from $4.9775 a month ago.
Diesel is averaging $5.7265, compared with $6.3548 a month ago.
Georgia gas prices compared with last week
Regular gasoline is currently averaging $3.7313 per gallon, down from $3.8050 a week ago.
Mid-grade has dropped from $4.2636 to $4.2049.
Premium has fallen from $4.6856 to $4.6267.
Diesel, however, is slightly higher than a week ago, increasing from $5.7255 to $5.7265.
Are gas prices cheaper than last year?
Not yet.
Despite the recent declines, Georgia's average gas prices remain significantly higher than they were at this time last year.
Regular gasoline averaged $2.8172 per gallon a year ago, compared with $3.7313 currently.
Mid-grade was $3.2584 a year ago, while premium averaged $3.6591.
Diesel has seen one of the largest year-over-year differences, rising from $3.4778 a year ago to $5.7265 currently.
What Georgia drivers should know
For now, the latest figures show a clear short-term decline in Georgia's average gas prices, particularly compared with where prices stood one month ago.
However, prices vary by location and individual gas station, so drivers may see prices above or below the statewide average.
For more information, visit AAA.
Vanessa Johns is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia, covering food and entertainment. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: With tax break, Georgia gas prices are down. When could they go back up?
