NC Relief at the Pump Act: Motor Fuel Tax Pause (41¢→0¢) Through Nov. 30, 2026—Checklist for Cary/RTP Fleets, Farmers and Retailers | YCL | YCL CPA
On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, North Carolina lawmakers passed the Relief at the Pump Act to suspend the state’s 41-cent motor fuel excise tax through November 30, 2026, once the governor signs. Here is what Cary/RTP fleet owners, farmers using dyed diesel, and fuel retailers should track—returns still due, pass-through rules, and the day-after-enactment start date.
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