Jeff Jackson Launches N.C. Fuel Check to Report Gas Stations Not Cutting Prices in North Carolina
The state launched a reporting system and enforcement effort as stations are told to pass the 41-cent-per-gallon savings to drivers.
- On Tuesday, North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson launched the Fuel Check reporting system to ensure gas retailers pass the 41-cent-per-gallon tax suspension savings to drivers, warning violators face civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation.
- Democratic Gov. Josh Stein signed Session Law 2026-62 last week, suspending the state's gasoline and diesel tax from October 10 through Nov. 30, 2026, to provide relief from high fuel prices as approved by the General Assembly.
- Reporting suspicious pricing is possible through the NCDOJ website or by calling 1-877-5-NO-SCAM, allowing the Department of Justice to investigate stations charging significantly more than nearby competitors by reviewing receipts and photos.
- Although prices will not drop immediately as stations sell pre-suspension inventory, Jackson expects most retailers to receive new tax-free shipments within about a week, allowing full savings to reach consumers.
- Maryland and Georgia saw partial savings from similar tax holidays, with drivers saving about 26 cents and about 18 cents respectively, while Republican legislative leaders argued market competition would ensure price reductions without strict mandates.
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AG launches N.C. Fuel Check, puts gas retailers on notice to pass along tax savings to drivers
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N.C. attorney general launches N.C. Fuel Check, puts gas retailers on notice to pass along tax savings to drivers
Special to IFN RALEIGH – North Carolina’s 41-cent-per-gallon gas tax is suspended through November 30, and Attorney General Jeff Jackson put the state’s major gas retailers on notice that the law requires those savings to reach drivers. He also launched N.C. Fuel Check so drivers can report gas stations they believe aren’t passing the savings…
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