Stein signs North Carolina gas-tax suspension into law
RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein signed a temporary suspension of North Carolina’s 41-cent-per-gallon motor-fuel tax, turning a bipartisan affordability measure into law through Nov. 30.
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Stein pauses dyed-diesel penalties for North Carolina farmers
RALEIGH - Gov. Josh Stein directed North Carolina tax officials to suspend state penalties for highway use of dyed diesel fuel through the end of 2026, offering temporary relief intended to help farmers during harvest season.
John Hood: North Carolina doesn’t overcharge drivers
RALEIGH — Our state levies a motor-fuels tax of 40.65 cents per gallon. This is one of the highest rates in the nation — but don’t jump to conclusions. North Carolina doesn’t spend more on highways than the average state. And motorists aren’t being overcharged.