North Carolina investigates 31 gas stations over fuel tax savings
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 18:51 · Archive
North Carolina is investigating 31 gas stations accused of not passing suspended fuel tax savings to customers.
North Carolina is investigating 31 gas stations after motorists reported that some businesses may not be passing along temporary state fuel tax savings to drivers. Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced the initial inquiries and said that receiving a letter does not mean a business has broken the law, but stations must promptly explain their prices. More notices are expected next week.
Under a state law passed earlier this month, North Carolina suspended its 41-cent-per-gallon motor fuel tax from 10 October to 30 November. Retailers are legally required to pass the savings on to consumers at the pump. "Any gas station not passing their tax savings onto customers is violating the law, and we are reviewing every single complaint we receive," Jackson said.
The state attorney general's office launched a 'N.C. Fuel Check' tip line where drivers can report gas stations suspected of not passing along the savings. The state said complaints are still being reviewed as they come in. Drivers can report suspected violations through the North Carolina Department of Justice reporting page or by calling 1-877-5-NO-SCAM.
How it is being reported
- North Carolina officials investigating 31 gas stations amid potential overchargingA tip line allows drivers to report stations suspected of not passing on fuel tax savings.WBTV · 30 Oct, 18:31
- North Carolina investigating dozens of gas stations over tax relief complianceState officials are investigating 31 gas stations after motorists reported that some businesses may not be passing along temporary state fuel tax savings to drivers.WECT · 30 Oct, 16:28
In this story: North Carolina · Jeff Jackson · Josh Stein · North Carolina Attorney General · North Carolina Department of Justice
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