North Carolina lawmakers vote to suspend gas tax

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 23:19 · Archive

North Carolina lawmakers have passed a bill to suspend the state gas tax through the end of November.

North Carolina lawmakers voted to suspend the state gas tax through the end of November in a bid to lower gas prices for residents. The bill has been sent to Governor Josh Stein's desk for his decision on whether to sign it into law.

The measure was taken up during a special session of state lawmakers called in Raleigh on 7 October 2026. The suspension is intended to provide temporary relief at the petrol pump.

How it is being reported

• North Carolina gas tax suspension bill reaches Gov. Stein’s deskNorth Carolina could soon see lower gas prices after state lawmakers passed a bill to suspend the gas tax through the end of November. The bill is now on Governor Josh Stein’s desk.WECT · 7 Oct, 22:49
• Lawmakers vote to suspend North Carolina gas tax for several weeks: What to knowState lawmakers called to special session in Raleigh on Oct. 7, 2026WBTV · 7 Oct, 22:48

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