Atlanta, GA – May 16, 2026 – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed an executive order extending the state’s temporary suspension of the gas tax for an additional 14 days, providing Atlanta-area drivers with more relief amid ongoing high fuel costs.
Kemp Extends Georgia Gas Tax Suspension by 14 Days, Giving Atlanta Drivers Relief at the Pump
The new order, dated May 15, 2026, suspends the 33-cent-per-gallon motor fuel tax and the 37-cent-per-gallon diesel tax starting Wednesday, May 20, at 12:00 a.m., and running through Tuesday, June 2, at 11:59 p.m. The suspension can be renewed by the governor if needed…