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Indiana and Georgia fuel tax holidays reduce per-gallon costs for drivers

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Peyton Calloway

crypto IRS ruling · Apr 10, 2026

Indiana and Georgia fuel tax holidays reduce per-gallon costs for drivers

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Indiana drivers save 17.2 cents per gallon on gas through May 8. The saving comes from an emergency declaration by Gov. Mike Braun to pause the state's 7% usage tax, which was set at 17.2 cents per gallon for April. This usage tax is calculated by multiplying the statewide average retail price per gallon by the state retail tax and is applied in addition to the state's 36-cent gas excise tax.

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Georgia drivers save 33.3 cents per gallon for gas and 37.3 cents per gallon for diesel through late May. Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill to the suspend these taxes. The suspension does not apply to local sales or use taxes.

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