Frequently Asked Questions
How much tax do we pay on a gallon of gasoline and diesel fuel?
The taxes on retail gasoline and diesel fuel, in cents per gallon, as of July 1, 2016:
Gasoline | Diesel | |
Federal | 18.40 | 24.40 |
Average of all states | 26.60 | 27.30 |
Learn more:
State-by-state fuel taxes
Historical federal and state taxes are available in the Federal Highway Administration’s Highway Statistics Series. In the 2014 edition, see tables:
- 8.2.1. Federal excise tax rates on motor fuels and lubricating oil
- 8.2.3. State tax rates on motor fuel 1998–2014
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Articles on taxes
Last updated: October 18, 2016
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