NFIB State Director Hunter Loggins today responded to Gov. Brian Kemp’s decision to extend the suspension of the state’s fuel tax past Memorial Day weekend.

The suspension takes effect at 12:01 a.m. May 20 and runs through June 3. It follows a separate gas tax suspension under HB 1199, which expires at 11:59 p.m. on May 19.

“This is a big relief for Georgia’s small business community,” Loggins said. “Fuel costs affect nearly every part of the supply chain, from production to delivery. While gas prices are below the record highs of 2022, they have risen sharply these past few weeks, driving up costs across the board.”

According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of gasoline in Georgia is $4.02, up from $3.68 a month ago and $2.93 a year ago.

“Suspending Georgia’s 33.3-cent-per-gallon gas tax and 37.3-cent diesel tax will lower operating costs and provide relief for small businesses and their customers,” Loggins said.