Georgia Gas Tax Suspension Extended Until November
The gas tax suspension in Georgia has been extended again, this time until November 11.
The governor’s office released the following statement on Monday:
“While Georgia was largely spared the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian, Florida and South Carolina endured both significant destruction and flooding,” Kemp said “As we both pray for these neighbors in need and send resources and volunteers to aid in their recovery, we’re also bracing for the impact on already strained supply chains and prices at the gas pump that are already too high.”
Governor Kemp originally suspended the gas tax in Georgia on March 18. This is the fifth extension this year.
AAA predicted last week that U.S. gas distribution could be affected due to a lack of electricity and flooded roads and highways from Hurricane Ian. BP and Chevron halted production last Monday at offshore oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.
According to the article, “Anytime there’s a natural disaster, anytime there’s a chance for refineries to go offline, anytime there’s a chance for oil production to be cut, the oil market reacts,” Wright said.
The average price of gas in Georgia has risen over the past week, from $3.12 a week ago to $3.17.
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