Motor Fuel Taxes

State Gasoline Tax Reports

Summary Report: Updated January 2010 to reflect changes since October 2009
Here is a summary report on gasoline and diesel taxes. This report is updated quarterly. API collects motor fuel tax information for all 50 states and compiles a report and chart detailing changes and calculating a nationwide average. API's chart reflects a weighted average for each state, meaning that any taxes which can vary across a state's jurisdiction are averaged according to the population of the local areas subject to each particular tax rate. Where appropriate, the weighted average also takes into consideration the typical percentages of premium, midgrade, and regular fuel purchased in each state. In states where taxes vary depending upon the price of the motor fuel (for example, where the tax rate is set as a percentage of the sales price rather than a cents per gallon method), the state average listed on the chart is a snapshot based upon the price of fuel (as reported by AAA) on the date the chart is updated. 

View the entire January Summary Report (includes bar charts for gasoline and diesel)

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Size: 105 KB | Date: January 2010 | License: Free

January 2010 Notes to State Motor Fuel Excise Tax Report
Here is the detailed chart listing excise and other taxes used when computing chart and summary report.

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Size: 184 KB | Date: January 2010 | License: Free

Maps Showing Gasoline and Diesel Taxes
Click below to print gasoline and diesel maps of state, local and federal taxes on motor fuels. 

Gasoline Taxes

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Size: 694 KB | Date: January 2010 | License: Free

Diesel Taxes

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Size: 692 KB | Date: January 2010 | License: Free

Tax and Trade
API supports the implementation of sensible taxing policy that considers broad based approaches over industry specific proposals, supports efficient approaches to tax collection and weighs the impact of taxes on the ability of U.S. based business to compete in the world market place. View information on Tax and Trade Policies.