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Relief at the pump: North Carolina hits pause on 41-cent gas tax

Chatham Journal | Pittsboro

Oct 8, 2026

By Andrew Pomeranz Raleigh, NC -- North Carolina lawmakers passed legislation Wednesday temporarily eliminating the state's motor fuel tax, cutting the tax to zero through Nov. 30,…

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Relief at the pump: North Carolina hits pause on 41-cent gas tax

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