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North Carolina considers temporary suspension of state gas tax

5 reports, 2 independent Updated Oct 6
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What happened

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The North Carolina General Assembly is poised to consider suspending the state's 41-cent-per-gallon gas tax during an upcoming special session. This proposal is intended to provide relief to drivers facing soaring fuel costs, as regular gas prices currently average $4.03 per gallon. Lawmakers plan to use state budget surpluses and reserves to cover road project funds lost during the suspension.

From wunc.org, wsoctv.com

Why it matters

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The temporary tax suspension would substantially lower the cost of gas and diesel for North Carolina residents. Grant Campbell noted that a suspension could lead to a price drop of around 30 cents per gallon within seven to ten days of implementation. The state uses the motor fuels tax revenue to fund highway construction and road maintenance.

From wunc.org, wsoctv.com

Who's involved

  • Grant CampbellAdvocate for the temporary suspension of the state gas tax
  • BrysonLinked to advocacy efforts regarding the gas tax suspension
  • North CarolinaState considering the temporary suspension of its gas tax
  • general assemblyBody poised to consider the tax suspension during a special session

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • North CarolinaSpeculative

    Consumer fuel costs might decrease due to the temporary tax suspension

  • general assemblySpeculative

    State finances could be affected by the temporary loss of tax revenue

  • North Carolina Department of TransportationSpeculative

    The North Carolina Department of Transportation could see changes in its budget for road projects as lost tax revenue is replaced by surplus funds

How it developed

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  1. Advocates call for temporary gas tax suspension.1 source
  2. Discussions regarding the temporary suspension of the state gas tax in North Carolina.1 source

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The entities involved

  • Grant Campbell

    American politician from North Carolina

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  • Bryson

    city in Jack County, Texas, United States

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