ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced penalties for use of off-road “dyed” diesel fuel were suspended as prices continue to rise.
The new order adds on to the recent suspension of Georgia’s state motor fuel tax and the removal of state weight limits on commercial vehicles.
This means no state penalties will be levied for selling, delivering or using dyed diesel fuel for on-road use.
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Normally, dyed diesel is colored to show it is exempt from state and federal highway taxes, though it is chemically identical to other diesel, which is not exempt.
According to the governor’s office, the dyed diesel change was made after Kemp consulted with Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, House Speaker Jon Burns and Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper.
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“With our farmers and truckers under heavy pressure, we’re leaving no stone unturned when it comes to giving them relief, along with the hardworking Georgians who rely on the goods they produce and deliver,” Kemp said in a statement. “I’m thankful for the support of our partners in the legislature on these measures as we continue to put Georgia workers and families first.”
President Donald Trump recently signed a similar federal executive order, deferring federal excise taxes on dyed diesel and waiving off-road restrictions through the end of December.
The governor’s office said since suspending the gas tax for normal fuel in Georgia, prices have gone down about 33 cents per gallon, citing AAA.
The current price of diesel per gallon was also said to have decreased by more than 42 cents in the same time period.
AAA reports the average price per gallon of regular gas in Georgia is currently $3.85 per gallon, a full 51 cents below the national average.
For diesel per gallon, Georgia prices are an average of $5.80, roughly 50 cents lower.
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