Overview
- The Senate unanimously approved HB 1199 a day after a 163–4 House vote, and the bill is now on Gov. Brian Kemp's desk with his office signaling support.
- The suspension removes the state motor fuel excise tax for 60 days—about 33.3 cents per gallon of gasoline and 37.3 cents for diesel—saving roughly $5 on a 15‑gallon fill-up.
- Because Georgia collects the tax at the distributor level, station prices typically take a few days to adjust once the measure is signed.
- Lawmakers say the state’s surplus will cover the revenue loss, extending a strategy Georgia has used during past price shocks in 2022–2024.
- The action responds to a sharp run-up in fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, with AAA showing Georgia near $3.77–$3.79 and the U.S. around $3.88 per gallon.