Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has extended the US state’s motor fuel excise tax suspension through November 30, covering Thanksgiving travel. He cited continuing pressure from high gasoline and diesel prices. The decision prolongs emergency relief first announced in September, alongside earlier temporary measures affecting commercial vehicles and the use of dyed diesel.
Brian Kemp, governor of the US state of Georgia, extended the suspension of the state motor fuel excise tax through November 30. The October 24 decision covers the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. Kemp cited persistently high gasoline and diesel prices as the reason for continuing the temporary relief for drivers. He described the purpose as leaving Georgia residents with more money.[1], [2]
The extension also continues the state of emergency declared over global market volatility. Kemp said he consulted Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and state House Speaker Jon Burns. He linked the measure to Georgia’s financial management, saying that it allowed the state to offer fuel-tax suspensions, income-tax refunds and property-tax relief when needed.[1]
The governor’s office dated the earlier motor fuel tax suspension decision to September 28. Previous executive orders temporarily suspended state weight limits for commercial vehicles. A subsequent extension suspended state penalties for using dyed diesel, normally intended for off-road use, on public roads. These measures accompanied the emergency response while the tax suspension reduced the state levy collected on fuel.[1]
