ATLANTA — Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr warned gas retailers Saturday that his office will investigate and could prosecute businesses that do not pass along savings from the state’s newly suspended gas tax.
Carr said the suspension, signed into law March 20 by Gov. Brian Kemp, pauses Georgia’s excise tax on motor fuel for 60 days. The measure covers gasoline and diesel and took effect immediately upon the governor’s signature.
Under the law, the state’s excise tax on gasoline is 33.3 cents per gallon, and the diesel excise tax is 37.3 cents per gallon. State officials said pump prices are expected to reflect the change as retailers receive new fuel shipments in the days and weeks ahead.
Carr said businesses that fail to pass the savings on to customers could be investigated under Georgia’s fair business practices laws, which prohibit unfair or deceptive acts.
Consumers who suspect violations can file a complaint through the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at consumer.ga.gov or by calling 404-651-8600.
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