Georgia drivers will keep paying no state gas tax through November 30. Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order on Saturday, October 24, extending the suspension of the state motor fuel excise tax. The tax is 33.3 cents per gallon on gasoline and 37.3 cents per gallon on diesel, and the suspension now covers Thanksgiving travel.
Key Takeaways
- The suspension now runs until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, November 30, replacing an earlier end date.
- Drivers save about $5 on a 15-gallon fill-up of gasoline and about $7.46 on 20 gallons of diesel.
- Local sales taxes on fuel, set by individual cities and counties, are not suspended and still apply at the pump.
- The current suspension began September 28 under a state of emergency tied to global oil market volatility.
- No decision has been announced on what happens after November 30.
Georgia Gas Tax Suspension Now Runs Through Thanksgiving
The extension keeps Georgia’s state of emergency for petroleum supply disruptions in place until 11:59 p.m. on November 30, unless it is renewed or ended earlier. Georgia uses the state of emergency to suspend the gas tax without a vote of the General Assembly. The governor’s office cited continued volatility in global oil markets and the upcoming holiday travel period as the reasons for the extension.
“With a major holiday coming up and fuel prices still at high levels, I am proud to take this step to keep more money in Georgians’ pockets,” Kemp said in announcing the order.
For metro Atlanta drivers, the timing matters. Thanksgiving week is one of the heaviest stretches of the year for road travel out of the region. The extension keeps the tax off every fill-up before and after the holiday.
What the Georgia Gas Tax Break Saves at the Pump
The Georgia gas tax is charged per gallon, not as a percentage of the price, so the savings grow with every gallon. A driver filling a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline saves about $5. A commuter who fills up once a week saves roughly $20 a month.
Diesel users save more. The state tax on diesel is 37.3 cents per gallon, so a 20-gallon diesel fill-up saves about $7.46. For contractors, farmers and small businesses running work trucks, those savings add up across a fleet. The order also keeps two related measures in place for commercial drivers:
- Suspended state weight limits on commercial vehicles.
- A waiver of state penalties for using off-road “dyed” diesel on public roads. Dyed diesel is fuel normally used in farm and construction equipment.
The suspension does not erase all taxes at the pump. Local sales taxes on motor fuel, levied by individual cities and counties, are still collected. The actual savings drivers see therefore depends partly on where they buy gas.
Gas Prices in Georgia Remain Below the National Average
Since the suspension began on September 28, gas prices in Georgia have stayed below the national average. As of late October, AAA figures cited by the governor’s office put regular gasoline in Georgia at about $3.66 a gallon, roughly 63 cents below the national average. Diesel averaged about $5.72 a gallon, roughly 61 cents below the national figure.
Gas prices in Atlanta, Georgia, generally follow the statewide average, though individual stations vary. Drivers comparing prices should remember that the average already reflects the suspended state tax. If the suspension ends, prices at the pump would rise by about the amount of the tax, assuming other costs stay the same.
Gas is only one part of what driving in the city costs. Atlanta drivers watching their budgets may also want to follow the debate over new rules on private parking lot pricing in Atlanta.
Georgia Has Paused the Gas Tax Several Times This Year
The current extension follows a series of pauses in 2026. In March, a 60-day gas tax suspension passed the General Assembly and was signed into law. In May, a state of emergency extended the break into early June. On September 28, a new emergency order brought the suspension back, and the October 24 order now extends it to the end of November.
That on-and-off pattern explains why many drivers have seen prices jump and drop at different points this year. Earlier suspensions cost the state about $200 million a month in uncollected fuel tax revenue, according to past estimates.
The Georgia General Assembly Must Approve the Suspension
Emergency suspensions of the gas tax must be ratified by the Georgia General Assembly when lawmakers next convene. No decision has been announced on whether the suspension will continue past November 30. Drivers planning December travel should treat November 30 as the current end date until state officials say otherwise.
FAQs
When Does the Gas Tax Suspension End in Georgia?
The Georgia gas tax suspension ends at 11:59 p.m. on November 30, 2026, unless it is renewed or ended earlier. No extension beyond that date has been announced.
How Much Is the Gas Tax in Georgia?
Georgia’s state motor fuel excise tax is 33.3 cents per gallon on gasoline and 37.3 cents per gallon on diesel. Both are suspended through November 30. Local sales taxes on fuel still apply.
Did Georgia Suspend the Gas Tax?
Yes. Georgia suspended its state gas tax on September 28, 2026, under a state of emergency. Gov. Brian Kemp extended the suspension through November 30 with an executive order signed October 24.
What Are Gas Prices in Georgia Right Now?
As of late October 2026, AAA figures put Georgia’s average for regular gasoline at about $3.66 a gallon, roughly 63 cents below the national average. Prices change daily, so drivers should check current averages before traveling.
