Georgia Waives Dyed-Diesel Penalties, Fuel Tax Through Nov. 5
Governor Brian Kemp amended Georgia's state of emergency order to waive state penalties for selling, delivering or using off-road "dyed" diesel on Georgia roads, the governor's office said. The change adds to relief already in place under the original order: suspension of the state motor fuel excise tax and removal of state weight limits on commercial vehicles, first issued under Executive Order 09.28.26.01.
Kemp also extended the state of emergency and the fuel tax suspension, which now run through November 5, 2026, according to the release. The Georgia Department of Revenue confirmed the suspension covers the motor fuel excise tax under O.C.G.A. 48-9-3 and the locomotive fuel tax under 48-8-30, and said it is authorized to waive penalties tied to dyed diesel sold, delivered or consumed for highway use during the suspension period, according to its FAQ on the order.
Distributors should not remit state fuel tax on sales made during the suspension period and can seek refunds through the Georgia Tax Center if they already paid, the department said. Local sales taxes are not suspended.
What's next
- 2026-11-05: Current suspension and penalty waiver are set to expire unless further extended.
- Watch for a new executive order or Department of Revenue bulletin if Kemp extends relief again.
All sources
- Gov. Kemp Suspends Penalties for Off-Road "Dyed" Diesel Use, Provides Further Relief for Truckers and Farmers — Government site: Office of the Governor of Georgia, 2026-10-06
- 2026 Suspension of Georgia Motor Fuel Taxes - FAQs (Executive Order 10.06.26.01) — Government site: Georgia Department of Revenue, 2026-10-06
