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title: "Georgia extends gas tax suspension as prices near record"
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description: "Georgia has extended its gas tax suspension ahead of Memorial Day to alleviate costs for drivers facing average prices of $4.00 per gallon. Filling a 15-gallon tank now costs around $60. AAA recommends route planning and efficient driving to manage expenses. This relief coincides with federal initiatives for new natural gas plants in Georgia and rising national fuel prices due to market volatility."
datetime: "2026-05-18T12:01:18.000Z"
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# Georgia extends gas tax suspension as prices near record

Tax break timing: Georgia extended its gas tax suspension just before Memorial Day, aiming to ease costs for drivers facing $4.00 per gallon averages. Driving cost impact: Filling a 15-gallon tank now costs about $60, with AAA suggesting route planning and efficient driving to stretch budgets. Energy market backdrop: The relief comes as federal officials promote new natural gas plants in Georgia and market volatility drives national fuel prices higher.

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