North Carolina seeks $40 million to help schools cover rising fuel costs

By: Ahmed Jallow

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 511

Last Updated: 4 days, 12 hours ago

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Transportation spending for school districts has nearly doubled this school year as diesel prices have reached record highs. Now, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is asking lawmakers for a one-time $40 million fund to help districts cover the additional costs.

Between August and the beginning of October, school districts in the state spent $17.1 million on 3.8 million gallons of diesel fuel. That’s nearly double the $8.6 million they spent for …

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