Gov. Kemp extends Georgia's gas tax suspension until early June
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has extended the suspension of the state's gas tax for two additional weeks.
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has extended the suspension of the state's gas tax for two additional weeks.
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
Commuters across Georgia are feeling the squeeze this week as gasoline prices saw a dramatic spike, jumping nearly 30 cents per gallon in the last week.
The average cost of a gallon of gas in Georgia is now more than $4, a price that the state hasn't seen in years.
Gas prices are now 52% higher than prior to the Iran war, with drivers paying $1.56 more per gallon, data shows.
Georgia drivers are now paying over 80 cents more for a gallon of gas than they did at this time last year.
The average cost of a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 on Tuesday, up $1.20 since the conflict in the Middle East started on Feb. 28.
Gas prices have remained steady over the last week, but that doesn't mean drivers aren't feeling the pain.
Gas prices in the U.S. could near a record high later this month if the Strait of Hormuz remains sealed, energy industry experts warn.
As families across metro Atlanta prepare to hit the road for spring break, the price of gas shows no signs of dropping.
The average price of gas across the U.S. last reached $4 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent crude oil prices surging.
Relief is on the way for Georgia drivers who have been feeling the pain at the gas pump.
A bill that would suspend Georgia's motor fuel tax for 60 days is now heading to Gov. Kemp's desk for his signature.
The Georgia House of Representatives on Wednesday approved an amendment to House Bill 1199 that would suspend the state's motor fuel tax for 60 days. The measure now heads back to the Georgia State Senate for further consideration before it can reach Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature.
The climbing coast of diesel fuel could mean higher prices for metro Atlanta families already feeling the effects of inflation.
Gas prices have continued to rise as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has disrupted the flow of oil, and in Georgia, farmers are feeling the impact.
With regular gas climbing well above $3 per gallon and diesel even higher, many are reconsidering travel plans, while experts cite global tensions and increased seasonal demand.
Gas prices are climbing across the United States as rising tensions in the Middle East push oil prices to their highest levels in years.
Gas prices in Georgia rose nearly 20 cents overnight, and it is expected that costs will continue to go up.
A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
Protesters on Saturday streamed into central Belgrade, many carrying banners and wearing T-shirts inscribed with the "Students win" motto of the youth movement.
The Atlanta Dream dismantled the Dallas Wings 86-69 at Gateway Center Arena on Friday behind a dominant defensive performance. They held Paige Bueckers to a career-low seven points and limited Arike Ogunbowale to two points on 1-of-11 shooting.
Many holiday travelers who spoke to CBS Atlanta on Friday said train rides are beating the stress of driving during the holiday weekend, especially with the high costs of gas and flights.