Georgia drivers will continue avoiding the state's motor fuel excise tax through Nov. 30 after Gov. Brian Kemp extended a state of emergency tied to global market volatility.
The extension, announced in consultation with Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and House Speaker Jon Burns, is intended to provide relief through the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, according to a news release issued Saturday by the governor's office. Georgia's motor fuel excise tax is 33.3 cents per gallon for gasoline and 37.3 cents per gallon for diesel.
“With a major holiday coming up and fuel prices still at high levels, I am proud to take this step to keep more money in Georgians' pockets,” Kemp said. “Our commitment to fiscal responsibility and stewarding taxpayer dollars has
allowed us to act when needed, whether by suspending the gas tax or returning billions to taxpayers through income tax refunds and property tax relief. I'm grateful to our partners in the General Assembly for their support and for standing with us to budget conservatively for times such as these.”
Georgia gas tax suspension extended through Nov. 30
The latest action follows previous executive orders that declared the state of emergency and suspended state weight limits on commercial vehicles. A subsequent extension also suspended penalties for using off-road “dyed” diesel on roads.
How much is gas in Georgia?
Georgia's average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $3.66, while diesel averages $5.72, according to the news release.
Since the state suspended the motor fuel tax Sept. 28, Georgia's average price for regular gasoline has remained approximately 63 cents below the national average, while diesel has been around 61 cents below the national average, according to the release.
The announcement cited AAA for the fuel-price comparison. AAA information is available at officeofgeorgiagovernorbrianpkemp.cmail19.com.
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