Governor Pat McCrory signed an executive order to help ensure that there will be adequate supplies of fuel across the state and prevent excessive fuel pricing. Crews are continuing work to repair a leak that surfaced last week in Alabama on the Colonial Pipeline that provides fuel to North Carolina and other southeastern states. 

 

"We are working with state and national officials to make sure North Carolina is not impacted by this leak," said Governor McCrory. "This executive order will help protect our motorists from excessive gas prices and ensure an uninterrupted supply of fuel that is essential for the health, safety and economic well-being of businesses, consumers and visitors in North Carolina."