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Georgia Governor Suspends Gas Tax Amid Rising Prices

3/21/2026

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp suspended the state's gas tax for 60 days.
The suspension eliminates 33.3 cents per gallon for gasoline and 37.3 cents for diesel.
The move follows rising fuel prices tied to the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran, the first state-level relief since February 28.
National gas prices rose to $3.912 per gallon, up 31% since the war began.
A poll shows 55% say rising prices affect finances.

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp suspended the state's gas tax for 60 days.
The suspension eliminates 33.3 cents per gallon for gasoline and 37.3 cents for diesel.
The move follows rising fuel prices tied to the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran, the first state-level relief since February 28.
National gas prices rose to $3.912 per gallon, up 31% since the war began.
A poll shows 55% say rising prices affect finances.