Georgia lawmakers pass bill to suspend motor fuel tax amid skyrocketing prices

Georgia lawmakers have passed legislation that will provide some relief from high prices at the pump for the next two months.

On March 20, 2026, Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp signed into law HB 1199 to suspend the state motor fuel tax for a 60 day period in order to provide drivers with relief from increasing costs at the fuel pump.

Georgia’s excise tax on gasoline is currently 33.3 cents per gallon and 37.3 cents per gallon of diesel, according to a news release from Kemp’s office.

Drivers should expect to see the price drop from the fuel tax relief “in the coming days and weeks as retailers receive new shipments of motor fuel,” Kemp said.

The current national average price of a gallon of diesel is $5.159, according to AAA. The highest recorded national average was $5.816 in June of 2022.

“Today’s suspension of the state gas tax enabled by House Bill 1199 will save hardworking Georgians and the truckers who keep our state moving nearly $400 million over the next 60 days,” said Speaker Jon Burns. “Whether it’s the immediate relief for millions of businesses, drivers, and citizens in House Bill 1199, the income tax rebates enabled by House Bill 1000, or the property tax relief grants in the Amended 2026 Budget, here in Georgia, we aren’t just talking about addressing affordability, we’re delivering results.”