(The Center Square) – Georgia’s gas tax suspension will end Tuesday but gas prices are still hovering at around $4 a gallon for unleaded.
The average cost for a regular unleaded gallon of gas is $3.96, down 4 cents from last week but up 34 cents from a month ago, according to AAA.
The General Assembly passed a 60-day temporary moratorium on motor fuel taxes, which Gov. Brian Kemp signed. It was effective from March 20 through May 19.
The governor extended the suspension for an additional two weeks on May 15 through an executive order, setting the end date of June 2.
The order declares there is a state of emergency due to “the risk of acute consumer shock due to volatile prices on everyday goods and services, including, but not limited to, gas prices.”
Georgia has the lowest gas prices of any of its neighboring states, which all have prices above $4.
It is unclear if the governor will continue the suspension. The Center Square was unsuccessful prior to publication getting comment from the governor.
Georgia’s fuel tax adds about 33 cents to gasoline and 37 cents to diesel fuel, according to the Georgia Department of Revenue. The money funds statewide transportation projects.
