My purpose in temporarily suspending fuel tax collection is to relieve some of the financial burden placed on Georgians by disruptions of our fuel supply resulting from the effects of Hurricane Katrina,
to deliver short-term relief for Georgia motorists at the pumps to help Georgia families get through this temporary fuel shortage.
This will save almost 500,000 gallons in diesel fuel in that act alone and energy by closing the buildings,
There will likely be a prolonged need for Georgians to continue to conserve fuel, ... The extension of this waiver will help prevent gasoline and diesel fuel shortages in the near future.
Governor Perdue Takes New Actions to Conserve Fuel in Georgia.