GEORGIA — Gov. Brian Kemp, Lt. Governor-elect Burt Jones, Speaker Jan Jones, and Speaker-nominee Jon Burns announced another extension to the state gas, locomotive fuel tax and supply chain state of emergency until Jan. 10, 2023.
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“With another holiday season of travel and shopping upon us, 40-year high inflation and economic hardships due to bad policies from Washington, D.C. are still impacting hardworking Georgians,” Kemp said. “I’m thankful to have the support of these great leaders as we provide further relief to our citizens and urge those on the federal level to fix what they have broken so we can have lasting and sustainable relief.”
Officials said that since the temporary suspension of the state fuel tax was implemented, Georgia’s average gas price has consistently remained one of the lowest in the nation and is currently $2.92 per gallon of regular gas, 40 cents below the national average, according to AAA.
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The gas tax was initially suspended in March. Since then, Georgians have reportedly saved over $1 billion at the pump that they can then use on groceries, clothing and school supplies, and other necessities, the governor’s office said.
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Kemp released the following statement:
“As inflation continued to rise, I extended that motor fuel tax suspension and have renewed it six times by executive order. In total, we have saved Georgians well over a billion dollars at the pump, as a result. Those savings could then be spent on groceries, school supplies and clothing for their children, and other necessities.
“Today, I have signed a seventh executive order, extending the gas tax suspension yet again until January 10.
“This will allow Georgia families to use those savings on holiday purchases and the extra costs of this season that go into providing a merry Christmas for children, a happy Hannukah for families of the Jewish faith, a joyous New Year for us all, and the other important holidays celebrated by people throughout our diverse state.”
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