A state governor has temporarily suspended gas taxes in response to rising fuel costs linked to geopolitical tensions, offering drivers short-term relief at the pump. The suspension applies to both gasoline and diesel rates, aiming to ease financial strain as prices climb amid regional conflicts. The measure takes effect shortly and will last for a month, though its broader impact on consumers and state revenue remains unclear. Motorists are advised to check local updates, as similar actions could follow in other states facing similar pressures.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) on Monday signed an executive order suspending the state's gas tax for 30 days as the Iran war sends gas prices soaring. The order, which starts at 12:01 a.m. EDT Tuesday, suspends Georgia's motor fuel excise tax of 33.3 cents per gallon for gasoline and 37.3 cents per gallon for...
