Gov. Kemp declares state of emergency, suspends state’s gas tax

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   Gov. Kemp suspends Georgia gas tax following state of emergency declaration

   Governor Brian Kemp suspended Georgia's motor fuel excise tax for 30 days after declaring a state of emergency on Monday, September 28, 2026. The suspension took effect at 12:01 a.m. on September 29 and runs through October 29. This measure aims to provide relief to drivers facing surging fuel prices caused by global market volatility. The suspension reduces costs by 33.3 cents per gallon for regular gasoline and 37.3 cents per gallon for diesel fuel. Additionally, the executive order suspends state weight limits on commercial vehicles to lower the cost of everyday goods.

   Why it matters

   The move comes as fuel costs rise due to global market volatility and the Iran war. This is not the first time Kemp has used a tax suspension to address pump prices. The timing is occurring alongside upcoming midterm elections.

   What is confirmed

   • Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency on September 28, 2026, due to global market volatility.
   • The Georgia motor fuel excise tax is suspended for 30 days from September 29 through October 29.
   • The tax suspension saves drivers 33.3 cents per gallon on regular gasoline and 37.3 cents per gallon on diesel fuel.
   • The state of emergency order suspends state weight limits on commercial vehicles.
   • The suspension was triggered by surging fuel prices and global market volatility.

   What to watch next

   • Whether the tax suspension is extended beyond October 29
   • Changes in fuel prices resulting from the suspension
   • Impact of the measure on the midterm election results
   Sources used for this update (31)

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   2. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution — Brian Kemp suspends Georgia’s gas tax as Iran war squeezes drivers
   3. FOX 5 Atlanta — When will diesel gas prices come back down?
   4. Atlanta News First — Gov. Kemp suspends state’s gas tax amid surging fuel prices
   5. 95.5 WSB — Gov. Kemp suspending state’s gas tax, declaring state of emergency
   6. WSB-TV — Gov. Kemp suspending gas tax as prices continue to soar
   7. News4JAX — Kemp declares state of emergency, suspends gas tax for Georgia drivers
   8. The Hill — Georgia Gov. Kemp suspends state gas tax for 30 days
   9. WABE — Kemp suspends Georgia gas tax as prices at the pump continue to soar
   10. NewsNation — How Georgia’s gas tax suspension may affect the midterm election
   11. www.atlantanewsfirst.com — ‘Well needed’: Georgia gas tax suspension goes into effect
   12. www.wrdw.com — Georgia gas tax paused: What drivers will actually save, how ...
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