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Gov. Kemp extends Georgia gas tax suspension to November
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· October 6, 2026
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Key points A state of emergency was declared, and as part of this, certain penalties are being waived. Governor Brian Kemp has taken action to provide relief.
Governor Brian Kemp has taken action to provide relief. A state of emergency was declared, and as part of this, certain penalties are being waived. This includes penalties for using a specific type of diesel fuel for on-road vehicles.
Further relief is being provided to truckers and farmers. The suspension of a tax on fuel has been extended. It was originally set to expire, but now it will remain in place until early November.
More information is available about these developments, including the specifics of the penalties being waived and the tax suspension extension.
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Published: October 6, 2026 ·
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