To provide relief to Georgians at the pump before the holiday season, the state gas tax suspension has been extended.
"As another holiday season and a looming diesel shortage approaches, Georgians are still facing record high inflation,” said Governor Brian Kemp.
Kemp signed two executive orders on Nov. 4, which will extend the temporary suspension of the state fuel tax and supply chain state of emergency.
The recent extensions will be effective until Dec. 11 and aim to curb the historically high prices consumers are seeing at the gas pumps.
"Governor Kemp is stepping up to provide needed relief as we head into the Thanksgiving and Christmas season so that hardworking Georgians can enjoy both their families and holidays with a little more of their hard-earned dollars available for other expenses during this busy time of year," said Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan. "I applaud his leadership and commend this action."
The state fuel tax was first suspended in March of this year. Since that time, Georgians have saved approximately $950 million at the pump.
Georgia’s average gas price is currently the lowest in the nation at $3.13 per gallon, according to AAA.
The Nov. 4 executive orders can be found here.
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