Georgia Suspended Gas Taxes for 30 Days

State businesses face temporary fuel price relief as executive action cuts levies on gasoline and diesel.

Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Oil and Gas

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Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order suspending Georgia's state motor fuel taxes for 30 days to alleviate cost pressures linked to rising prices. The tax relief, which applies to both gasoline and diesel, takes effect statewide on September 29, 2026.

Why it matters

Rising fuel costs linked to the war with Iran have strained household budgets and corporate operating expenses across the state. By removing these levies, the state intends to provide immediate relief to businesses reliant on logistics and transport operations.

The state motor fuel tax suspension will cost an estimated $200 million over the 30-day period. This removes the 33-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax and the 37-cent-per-gallon diesel tax to provide relief against market-driven price spikes.

The players

Brian Kemp

The Governor of Georgia who oversees the state executive branch and possesses the authority to issue emergency orders regarding fiscal policy.

The details

The executive order formally removes state-level fuel collection requirements starting at 12:01 a.m. on September 29. To maintain state budget stability during this period, the administration is drawing upon the state surplus to cover the resulting revenue gap. For local operators, the move provides a direct, albeit temporary, reduction in per-gallon fuel procurement costs for fleet management and transport logistics.

September 28, 2026: Governor Kemp announced the gas tax suspension.
September 29, 2026: The 30-day tax suspension begins at 12:01 a.m.

Market Landscape

This executive action temporarily alters the collection of the Georgia state motor fuel tax. It follows a pattern of state-level interventions designed to mitigate the immediate impact of global supply shocks on local operating costs.

Businesses should adjust their fuel procurement projections for the next month to account for the absence of state motor fuel taxes. Confirm that your fuel vendors are reflecting this 33-to-37-cent reduction in their invoices throughout the 30-day window.

The takeaway

This measure provides a significant short-term reduction in fuel costs for logistics-heavy businesses. Operators should document fuel expenses during this 30-day window to accurately assess the impact on their monthly margins.

What happens next

The motor fuel tax suspension is set to expire following the 30-day period, necessitating a return to standard tax collection levels in late October 2026.