“Georgia fuel prices could drop by as much as 20 cents per gallon as of midnight.” — breaking news bulletin from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
“Gov. Sonny Perdue today announced a suspension in the collection of state gas taxes, a move that would bring down prices on fuel currently selling for about $3 per gallon in the metro area. The suspension, which will cost the state about $75 million, takes effect at midnight tonight and will run through the end of September. Lawmakers are being called back to Atlanta for a special session Tuesday. …”