FUEL TAX SUSPENSION RESULTS IN MAY NET TAX REVENUE DECLINE OF 12.6%

ATLANTA, June 5 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp issued the following press release:

ATLANTA- The State of Georgia's net tax revenue collections in May totaled $2.35 billion, for a decrease of $339.1 million, or 12.6%, compared to FY 2025, when net tax collections totaled $2.69 billion for the month. Year-to-date, net tax revenue collections for the period ending May 31 totaled $30.8 billion, for an increase of $344.6 million, or 1.1%, compared to last year's net collection revenue through eleven months.

Monthly comparisons were affected by the recent motor fuel tax suspension effective March 20, 2026. Net of motor fuel tax changes, revenues for the month of May were down 5.7% from the same month a year ago, while year-to-date collections remained u...