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Kemp Suspends Georgia Gas, Diesel Taxes to Cut Costs

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  • Governor Brian Kemp suspends Georgia’s state gasoline and diesel taxes.
  • Kemp said the emergency stems from global market volatility and a Strait of Hormuz blockade.
  • The taxes were 33.3¢ per gallon for gasoline and 37.3¢ per gallon for diesel.
  • Kemp said the move could save drivers $3-$5 per fill-up and lower grocery prices.
  • The order also lifts state weight limits on commercial trucks.