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NC lawmakers weigh gas tax pause as drivers feel the pinch at the pump

WS Journal | State

Oct 6, 2026

NC lawmakers weigh gas tax pause as drivers feel the pinch at the pump

"Rising fuel costs are squeezing North Carolina families' pocketbooks and creating challenges for farmers across the state," House speaker Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, posted on X. "No…

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NC lawmakers weigh gas tax pause as drivers feel the pinch at the pump

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