Brian Kemp suspends Georgia’s gas tax as Iran war squeezes drivers

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   Georgia Suspends Gas Tax as Iran Conflict Pushes Prices Up

   Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency and suspended the state motor fuel excise tax for 30 days starting at 12:01 a.m. on September 29, running through October 29. The suspension pauses the 33-cent-per-gallon tax to counter surging fuel costs driven by the war with Iran. Governor Kemp also suspended state weight limits on commercial vehicles to lower transportation costs for everyday goods. The relief measure arrives as the average cost for a regular gallon of gasoline reached $4 and voters face household budget strains ahead of the November elections.

   Why it matters

   Global market volatility triggered by the war with Iran has put severe pressure on drivers and household budgets across Georgia. State leaders face intense pressure from voters to provide relief at the pump. In addition to the executive action by Governor Kemp, political candidates in the Georgia governor's race, including Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson, have put forward competing plans to lower prices for drivers.

   What is confirmed

   • Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency and suspended Georgia's motor fuel excise tax for 30 days beginning at 12:01 a.m. on September 29.
   • The executive order suspends the 33-cent-per-gallon tax on gas through October 29.
   • The governor's emergency declaration also suspends state weight limits on commercial vehicles to reduce shipping costs for grocery store goods and other everyday items.
   • The average cost for a regular gallon of gasoline reached $4 as the war with Iran sent fuel prices soaring.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Democratic candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican candidate Rick Jackson are pushing competing plans to lower prices for drivers in the Georgia governor's race.

   What to watch next

   • Monitor average gas and diesel prices in Georgia as the 30-day tax suspension takes effect.
   • Observe whether the commercial vehicle weight limit suspensions visibly lower grocery and everyday goods pricing.
   • Track political fallout and legislative debates regarding fuel costs ahead of the November elections.
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