NC legislators can’t say how much of the gas tax cut will trickle down to drivers

By: Lynn Bonner, Christine Zhu

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: October 7, 2026

Words: 893

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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North Carolina lawmakers voted nearly unanimously Wednesday to pass legislation suspending the gas tax until the end of November. But it’s unclear when prices at the pump will actually drop, or by how much.

The House approved the bill 111-1 Wednesday afternoon, sending it over to the Senate. Rep. Pricey Harrison, D-Guilford, was the sole vote against it. Senators voted 41-0 in favor and sent it on to Gov. Josh Stein.

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