Overview
- Gov. Brian Kemp signed a law pausing the 33¢-per-gallon gasoline tax and 37¢-per-gallon diesel tax for two months.
- Georgia is the first state to enact a fuel-tax pause during the current surge in pump prices, according to the Associated Press.
- State officials estimate the suspension will cost roughly $360 million to $400 million in forgone revenue.
- Drivers are expected to see lower prices in the coming days as wholesaler discounts reach stations, though outcomes hinge on global oil costs.
- AAA reports Georgia’s average was $3.79 on Friday versus a $3.91 national average, reflecting sharp increases since late February that are straining fuel-reliant businesses.