Cheapest Gas in America: North Carolina Suspends State Gas Tax Throughout Thanksgiving
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein just signed the "Relief at the Pump" bill into law. The bill temporarily suspends the state's $ 0.41-per-gallon tax until Nov. 30, 2026. The suspension gives North Carolinians a break from increasing gas prices throughout Thanksgiving. Over the past year, fuel costs have increased by 34%. The average gas price in the U.S. is currently $4.29, compared to around $3.12 in September 2025. "I am signing this bill into law because the cost of living is too high for too many North Carolinians," Stein told reporters during a press conference. North Carolina isn't the only state trying to give residents relief. On Sept. 30, Ohio suspended its $0.38 per gallon gas tax and $0.47 per gallon diesel tax for 90 days. Meanwhile, in July, Utah lowered its motor fuel tax by 15%—a discount that lifts in December. Before Oct. 10, most North Carolinians were paying around…
