North Carolina officials investigating 31 gas stations amid potential overcharging

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The state is investigating 31 gas station after they potentially overcharged drivers in North Carolina.

The state attorney general’s office launched a “N.C. Fuel Check” tip line earlier this month, where drivers can report gas stations that may not be passing along savings from the suspended gas tax.

State legislators voted to suspend the 41-cent motor fuel tax on Oct. 7. Gov. Josh Stein gave his approval on Oct. 9, before the tax suspension took effect on Oct. 10. The temporary suspension is set to run through Nov. 30.

“Any gas station not passing their tax savings onto customers is violating the law, and we are reviewing every single complaint we receive,” Attorney General Jeff Jackson said in a news release.

“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.”

The state said the 31 stations reported so far will be notified of the concerns and asked for a prompt explanation of pricing practices. The state said receiving a letter does not mean a station has been found to have violated the law.

Complaints are still being reviewed as they come in. Anyone who wants to submit a complaint can do so here.

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