Coverage dated September 27, 2026 to September 29, 2026

Kemp suspends Georgia's gas tax, declares state of emergency

Headline from UPI

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is suspending the state's gas tax for 30 days, while declaring a state of emergency due to "global market volatility."

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Reports & sources

13 articles, oldest first.

  1. Just the News

    Georgia Gov. Kemp suspends state gas tax as prices remain above $4 a gallon (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    It is the second time this year that Kemp has suspended fuel taxes amid rising prices due to the conflict in Iran. The governor extended a month-long gas tax suspension for two weeks in May for the Memorial Day holiday.

  2. WJBF Augusta

    Gov. Kemp suspends Gas Tax providing relief to Georgians (opens WJBF Augusta)

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    WJBF Augusta's feed description

    ATLANTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp declared on Monday a state of emergency due to global market volatility and suspended the state's motor fuel excise tax for a period of 30 days. According to officials, the suspension will take effect at 12:01 a.m.

  3. Fox5 Atlanta

    Gov. Kemp pauses Georgia gas tax as prices stay high (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Fox5 Atlanta's feed description

    Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency on Monday and suspended Georgia’s motor fuel excise tax for 30 days to help residents facing high gas prices. Georgia gas tax suspension Georgia drivers will get a temporary reprieve at the pump starting just after midnight on Tuesday.

  4. WSAV-TV

    Gov. Kemp suspends Georgia gas tax for 30 days (opens WSAV-TV)

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    WSAV-TV's feed description

    Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency Monday and suspended Georgia's motor fuel excise tax through Oct. 29.

  5. WRBL Columbus

    Gov. Kemp suspends Georgia fuel tax beginning Tuesday for 30 days (opens WRBL Columbus)

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    WRBL Columbus's feed description

    ATLANTA (WRBL) – Reacting to higher fuel prices and global market volatility, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency Monday and suspended the state's motor fuel excise tax for the next 30 days, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 29.

  6. WFMZ Allentown

    Kemp suspends Georgia gas tax as prices remain above $4 a gallon (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    (The Center Square) – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp suspended the state's diesel and fuel taxes beginning Tuesday as the average cost for a regular gallon of gasoline reached $4.19 on Monday.

  7. The Hill

    Georgia Gov. Kemp suspends state gas tax for 30 days (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) on Monday signed an executive order suspending the state's gas tax for 30 days as the Iran war sends gas prices soaring. The order, which starts at 12:01 a.m. EDT Tuesday, suspends Georgia's motor fuel excise tax of 33.3 cents per gallon for gasoline and 37.

  8. UPI

    Kemp suspends Georgia's gas tax, declares state of emergency (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is suspending the state's gas tax for 30 days, while declaring a state of emergency due to "global market volatility."

  9. Tifton Gazette

    Another fuel tax suspension as gas prices continue to hit pocketbooks (opens Tifton Gazette)

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    Tifton Gazette's feed description

    For the third time this year, Gov. Brian Kemp ordered a suspension of Georgia's fuel tax, as prices at the pump keep rising with no sign of relief.

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