Brian Kemp suspends Georgia’s gas tax as Iran war squeezes drivers - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brian-kemp-suspends-georgia-s-gas-tax-as-iran-war-squeezes-drivers-the-atlanta-journal-constitutionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Georgia Suspends Gas Tax as Iran Conflict Pushes Up Priceshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brian-kemp-suspends-georgia-s-gas-tax-as-iran-war-squeezes-drivers-the-atlanta-journal-constitutionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brian-kemp-suspends-georgia-s-gas-tax-as-iran-war-squeezes-drivers-the-atlanta-journal-constitution#u93965Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:01:14 +0000Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency and suspended the state motor fuel excise tax for 30 days starting September 29. The action responds to soaring pump prices and global market volatility driven by the war with Iran, which is squeezing household budgets. Along with the gasoline tax pause through October 29, the executive order lifts state weight limits on commercial vehicles to lower shipping costs for everyday goods such as groceries.Why it mattersSurging fuel costs driven by the conflict in Iran have put intense pressure on drivers and household budgets ahead of upcomi