Kemp Signs Bill to Temporarily Halt State Gas Tax Through End of May

Governor Brian P. Kemp today signed HB 304 to temporarily suspend the state’s excise tax on motor fuel sales. The law is now in effect and will remain in effect through May 31, 2022.

Governor Kemp, in addition to Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan, Speaker David Ralston, and the many members of the House and Senate who voted in favor of this important measure, would like to thank the following bill sponsors of HB 304:

• Floor Leader Jodi Lott
• Chairman Chuck Hufstetler

The Georgia Department of Revenue created a FAQ and Motor Fuel Policy Bulletin with additional information. For more information, contact Taxpayer Services at motorfuel@dor.ga.gov or at 1-877-423-6711 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

See the bulletin below and the FAQ here.

Price gouging laws are currently in effect. To report a complaint to the Office of the Attorney General, click here.

Read more on HB 304 here.