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Gov. Kemp declares state of emergency, suspends state’s gas tax
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Key Points:
- Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency and announced a 30-day suspension of the state's gas tax, effective from 12:01 a.m. on September 29 through October 29.
- The current average gas prices in Georgia are $4.19 per gallon for regular gasoline and $6.24 per gallon for diesel.
- The motor fuel excise tax being suspended is 33.3 cents per gallon for gasoline and 37.3 cents per gallon for diesel.
- Governor Kemp emphasized the state's ongoing commitment to providing financial relief to residents and small businesses amid rising fuel costs.
- Speaker of the House Jon Burns supported the measure, highlighting the need to ease the financial burden on families, businesses, and farmers facing high fuel prices.
