Coverage dated October 6, 2026

Drivers seek relief as NC lawmakers consider suspending gas tax as fuel prices remain high

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NC transportation officials say a tax suspension could have significant consequences for road projects and maintenance statewide.

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FOX8 WGHP
North Carolina lawmakers consider state gas tax relief (opens FOX8 WGHP)
Published Oct 6, 2026
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — State lawmakers are headed back to Raleigh on Wednesday for a special session tackling rising gas and diesel prices. Republican leaders announced the move Saturday. A joint proclamation issued Monday indicates that lawmakers will convene at noon on Wednesday to consider legisl…
ABC 11 Raleigh
Drivers seek relief as NC lawmakers consider suspending gas tax as fuel prices remain high (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)
Published Oct 6, 2026
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NC transportation officials say a tax suspension could have significant consequences for road projects and maintenance statewide.
CBS 17 Raleigh
Gov. Stein urges NC lawmakers to protect road funding as they consider state gas tax pause (opens CBS 17 Raleigh)
Published Oct 6, 2026
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Gov. Josh Stein says any gas-tax relief lawmakers pass should also protect funding for road construction and repairs. Lawmakers return to Raleigh on Wednesday for a special session to consider pausing the state gas tax as prices at the pump rise.