Gov. Kemp suspends Georgia fuel tax following cyberattack on pipeline

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on Tuesday signed an executive order temporarily suspending state taxes on fuel in response to rising prices after a cyberattack shut down the Colonial Pipeline.

The 5,500 mile pipeline delivers roughly 45% of the fuel used on the East Coast. The shutdown sparked gas shortages Monday, leaving motorists to wait in long lines at gas stations.  Gov. Kemp also announced that Georgia is increasing weight limits for trucks transporting fuel to stations, in part to tamp down on price gouging.