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Georgia Suspends Gas Tax, Offers Tax Rebates for Drivers

3/21/2026

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Summary

Kemp Enacts Tax Relief

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 1199 into law, suspending Georgia's gas tax for 60 days.
The suspension saves drivers 33 cents per gallon of gasoline and 37 cents per gallon of diesel.
The House approved HB 1199 by a 163-4 vote, and the Senate approved it 51-0.
Kemp also announced a one-time income tax rebate of $250 to $500, to be distributed within six to eight weeks.

History

Historical Context

The 1979 energy crisis, triggered by the Iranian Revolution, led to soaring oil prices and prompted the U.S. government to enact the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act to stabilize fuel costs. Today, Governor Brian Kemp's suspension of Georgia's gas tax, saving drivers 33 cents per gallon, reflects ongoing efforts to address fuel affordability amid persistent economic pressures stemming from past energy crises.

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Kemp Enacts Tax Relief

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 1199 into law, suspending Georgia's gas tax for 60 days.
The suspension saves drivers 33 cents per gallon of gasoline and 37 cents per gallon of diesel.
The House approved HB 1199 by a 163-4 vote, and the Senate approved it 51-0.
Kemp also announced a one-time income tax rebate of $250 to $500, to be distributed within six to eight weeks.

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