Georgia Suspends Motor Fuel Tax Through October 29


   
   DAVENPORT, FL (DTN) -- Georgia suspended its motor fuel excise tax Tuesday 
(9/29) for 30 days, providing temporary relief on gasoline and diesel prices as 
elevated fuel costs continue to weigh on consumers and businesses.

   The suspension will remain in effect through 11:59 p.m. ET on October 29 and 
covers gasoline and clear diesel, along with other fuels subject to the state's 
motor fuel excise tax, according to the Georgia Department of Revenue.

   Fuel distributors will not be required to remit the state excise tax on 
qualifying fuel sold during the suspension period, although local sales taxes 
will continue to apply.

   Georgia's emergency order also temporarily suspends weight restrictions for 
commercial vehicles, allowing heavier loads in an effort to reduce 
transportation costs and improve fuel deliveries across the state.

   The latest action follows previous fuel-tax suspensions earlier this year as 
state officials sought to limit the impact of higher gasoline and diesel prices 
on consumers and businesses.




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