Gov. Kemp declares state of emergency, suspends state’s gas tax — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gov-kemp-declares-state-of-emergency-suspends-state-s-gas-taxContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Gov. Kemp suspends Georgia gas tax following state of emergency declarationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gov-kemp-declares-state-of-emergency-suspends-state-s-gas-taxhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gov-kemp-declares-state-of-emergency-suspends-state-s-gas-tax#u104289Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:10:11 +0000Governor 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 mattersThe