Some of the highest gas prices in the nation are here in NC
Published January 17, 2015
by Julie Gilstrap, John Locke Foundation, January 16, 2015.
Gas prices are falling across the country, including here in North Carolina. But our prices will remain higher than those in neighboring states. According to the American Petroleum Institute (API), there are only six states in the country with higher state taxes on gasoline than North Carolina. (Click the map below to be directed to API’s website and interactive map.)
WFMY News 2 reports that the average price of a gallon of gas in North Carolina is now $2.19, while the national average is $2.08. Last week in South Carolina I saw $1.79. That’s following an increase on January 1 of North Carolina’s gasoline excise tax from 36.5ў per gallon to $37.5ў per gallon.
All of this makes it more expensive to produce and transport virtually everything, so it hits all sectors of the economy. It’s time for North Carolina to lower it’s gas tax at least to levels that make us competitive with the states around us.
January 17, 2015 at 10:34 am
Norm Kelly says:
But wait! This is misleading.
Remember the sad days when libs ruled Raleigh? It wasn't that long ago, so most of us can remember. (let's hope it's a long time before it happens again so some of our children won't know what I'm typing about!)
Libs told us that the state couldn't AFFORD to cut the gas tax!
And besides, if we keep the gas tax high, and 'compensate' businesses through 'incentives', libs will be happy once again. It's all about appearances for libs, after all. The scheme doesn't have to work, do any good, it just has to FEEL good to satisfy libs.
