Drivers in Northwest Georgia and across the state will get some additional relief at the gas pump after Gov. Brian Kemp announced an extension of Georgia’s motor fuel tax suspension through November 30.
The extension, announced Saturday, October 24, comes as gasoline and diesel prices remain elevated. The decision keeps the state’s fuel tax holiday in place during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Georgia’s state motor fuel tax is 33.3 cents per gallon for gasoline and 37.3 cents per gallon for diesel. Suspending those taxes can save drivers several dollars each time they fill their tanks.
For motorists purchasing 15 gallons of gasoline, the suspended tax represents approximately $5 in potential savings.
The move could particularly benefit residents of Dade, Walker, Catoosa, and Chattooga counties, along with other Northwest Georgia communities where many drivers commute daily or travel across state lines into Tennessee.
Kemp said the decision was made in consultation with Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns as part of the state’s ongoing response to volatility in global fuel markets.
“With a major holiday coming up and fuel prices still at high levels, I am proud to take this step to keep more money in Georgians’ pockets,” Kemp said.
The governor also pointed to Georgia’s financial reserves and conservative budgeting practices as factors allowing the state to temporarily suspend fuel tax collections.
Georgia first implemented the current suspension on September 29, with the original order scheduled to expire in late October. The latest extension keeps the tax break in place through the end of November.
According to AAA figures cited by the governor’s office on October 24, the statewide average price for regular gasoline was approximately $3.66 per gallon, about 63 cents below the national average. Diesel averaged $5.72 per gallon, approximately 61 cents below the national average.
In addition to suspending fuel taxes, Kemp’s emergency orders have temporarily relaxed certain weight restrictions for commercial vehicles and suspended penalties associated with using dyed diesel fuel on public roads.
For Northwest Georgia residents who regularly travel between Georgia and Tennessee for work, shopping, or other activities, the extension provides another opportunity to reduce fuel expenses heading into the holidays.
While the state tax suspension can lower prices at the pump, actual fuel prices will continue to vary by location, retailer, and market conditions.
The suspension is currently scheduled to remain in effect through November 30. State officials have not announced whether another extension will follow.
Source: Georgia Governor’s Office, October 24, 2026. Read the official announcement