If the price at your usual pump in Matthews, Pineville or anywhere else in South Charlotte hasn't moved much this month, the state wants to hear about it. North Carolina's 41-cent-per-gallon gas tax is suspended through Nov. 30, and the attorney general's office is collecting reports from drivers who think stations are keeping the savings.

The tax pause in brief

  • Gov. Josh Stein signed Session Law 2026-62 on Oct. 9. From Oct. 10 through Nov. 30, 2026, the state motor fuel excise tax is zero on gasoline, diesel and alternative fuels, the N.C. Department of Revenue says.
  • The state's separate fuel inspection tax still applies.
  • It's a North Carolina law, so it doesn't cover stations across the state line in Indian Land or Fort Mill.

Why some prices lagged

Pump prices didn't all drop on day one. The attorney general's office said in its Oct. 13 announcement that prices should come down as stations get new deliveries, which for most stations should happen within about a week.

What the state is doing

Attorney General Jeff Jackson launched N.C. Fuel Check on Oct. 13. His office received more than 470 complaints in the first eight days and began sending letters to gas stations after checking complaints for credibility, WHKY reported. The office is also reviewing public gas price data to spot stations charging well above comparable stations nearby.

How to file a report

Report a station at ncdoj.gov/ncfuelcheck or call 1-877-5-NO-SCAM. The state asks you to include:

  • The station's name and address
  • The date and time of your visit
  • The price per gallon and the fuel grade
  • A photo of the price sign and your receipt
  • Why you believe the savings weren't passed on, and prices at nearby stations if you noticed them

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Sources: N.C. Department of Revenue; N.C. Department of Justice; The News & Observer; WHKY