CHARLOTTE - North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson said that

dozens of gas stations are under investigation after consumer

complaints that they failed to pass along gas and diesel tax savings on

to drivers. On October 30, 2026, Jackson announced that 31 gas

stations are under investigation, with additional stations expected to

receive inquiries next week. North Carolina’s 41-cent-per-gallon tax on

gasoline and diesel is suspended from October 10 through November

30, but some consumers reported to state officials that the stores have

not reduced the cost per gallon to reflect the fuel tax savings. As part

of the investigation, the gas stations were sent letters notifying them of

concerns and demanding a prompt explanation of their pricing. Any gas station not passing their tax savings onto customers is violating the law, and we are reviewing every single complaint we receive” said Jackson.  “Escalation letters have started going out and we are expecting a prompt explanation from each gas station we contact. More escalations are coming. We appreciate everyone who is keeping our office informed about the prices that they’re seeing. You are our eyes and ears, and we are acting on your reports.” Drivers who believe that North Carolina gas stations are breaking the law are asked to report their concerns to the North Carolina Department of Justice’s dedicated reporting page: ncdoj.gov/ncfuelcheck.