Georgia drivers will get two additional weeks of relief at the gas pump after Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order suspending the state’s motor fuel tax.

The new suspension begins at 12:01 AM on May 20 and will run through June 3. It follows the current gas tax suspension under House Bill 1199, which is set to expire at 11:59 PM on May 19. The executive order is structured to continue the savings without a gap between the two suspensions.

Kemp said the move is aimed at helping Georgia families ahead of the busy Memorial Day travel weekend, when millions of Americans are expected to take road trips. According to AAA, more than 39 million Americans are expected to travel by car during the holiday period, surpassing last year’s record.

The governor said Georgia families should not feel blindsided by prices at the pump as they prepare for holiday travel. He said the state remains committed to providing relief where possible.

The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Georgia is currently $4.02, about 50 cents below the national average. Georgia is one of only two states currently suspending its motor fuel tax.

Georgia’s motor fuel excise tax is 33.3 cents per gallon for gasoline and 37.3 cents per gallon for diesel. The suspension temporarily removes those taxes from the price paid by motorists.

The gas tax suspension will remain in effect through June 3 unless it is extended again by further state action.