Georgia AG Warns Businesses on Gas Tax Suspension Investigation

AG: Georgia Press Releases

Published March 20th, 2026

Detected March 29th, 2026

Summary

The Georgia Attorney General is reminding businesses that failure to pass on the recently suspended state gas tax savings to consumers will result in investigation and potential prosecution. The gas tax suspension, effective March 20, 2026, applies to motor and diesel fuel for 60 days.

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What changed

The Georgia Attorney General's office has issued a warning to businesses regarding the suspension of the state's gas tax, effective March 20, 2026. Any business found to be intentionally not passing these savings onto consumers could face investigation and prosecution under Georgia's unfair or deceptive acts and practices laws (O.C.G.A. §§ 10-1-390 through 408).

Businesses are advised to ensure that the excise tax savings (33.3 cents/gallon for gasoline, 37.3 cents/gallon for diesel) are reflected in their pricing. Consumers suspecting violations are encouraged to report them to the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division. This notice serves as a proactive measure to ensure compliance with the legislative intent of lowering fuel costs for Georgians.

What to do next

Ensure gas prices reflect the suspended excise tax savings.
Report suspected violations to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.

Penalties

Investigation and potential prosecution for unfair or deceptive acts.

Source document (simplified)

ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is reminding businesses of the recent suspension of the gas tax and noting that any failure to comply will result in an investigation and potential prosecution.

“We commend Governor Kemp and our partners in the legislature for passing this critical measure to lower costs at the pump,” said Carr. “Any business that purposefully fails to comply with the law will be investigated immediately, and we will not hesitate to prosecute if warranted. Now is not the time to play games at the expense of Georgia consumers.”

On March 20, 2026, Governor Brian Kemp signed HB 1199 into law suspending, for 60 days, the excise tax on motor fuel provided for by O.C.G.A. § 48-9-3(a)(1). The suspension became effective on March 20, 2026, upon its signature by the Governor, and applies to both diesel fuel and motor fuel other than diesel. Prices at the pump will begin to reflect this change in the coming days and weeks as retailers receive new shipments of motor fuel. Georgia's excise tax on gasoline is currently 33.3 cents per gallon and 37.3 cents per gallon of diesel.

Failure to pass the associated savings on to customers could constitute an unfair or deceptive act, which the Attorney General has the authority to investigate and prosecute (O.C.G.A. §§ 10-1-390 through 408).

To report suspected violations, visit consumer.ga.gov or call the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at 404-651-8600.

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