Overview
- Gov. Brian Kemp, who declared a state of emergency Friday, extended the pause on state motor and diesel fuel taxes from 12 a.m. May 20 until 11:59 p.m. June 2.
- The executive order bars price gouging for gasoline and diesel so retailers cannot hike prices unfairly during the suspension.
- Georgia’s fuel taxes fund roads and bridges, so the state will draw on its surplus to replace the revenue during the tax holiday.
- Kemp said volatile global markets and higher oil prices prompted short‑term relief as drivers prepare for heavy holiday travel.
- AAA reports Georgia’s average price near $4.02 per gallon, about 50 cents under the national average, though pump prices can take time to reflect tax changes.