Have you ever wondered how much of your hard-earned money is going toward taxes every time you fill up your gas tank? While you might notice the fluctuating prices at the pump, what’s often less visible is the portion that goes to state and federal taxes. These taxes fund crucial infrastructure projects, road maintenance, and various other state needs. Let’s take a closer look at the state and federal tax rates per gallon of gasoline across the United States.
First, it’s important to understand the baseline: the federal government imposes a tax of 18.4 cents per gallon of gasoline. This rate has remained unchanged since 1993 and is primarily used to fund the Federal Highway Trust Fund. However, the total tax on a gallon of gasoline varies widely across different states due to additional state-imposed taxes. Let’s break it down by state, offering a comprehensive look at the regional differences.
Alabama: In Alabama, the state imposes a gasoline tax of 28 cents per gallon, bringing the total tax (including federal) to 46.4 cents per gallon.
Alaska: With one of the lowest state gas taxes, Alaska adds only 8 cents per gallon. Combined with the federal rate, Alaskans pay 26.4 cents per gallon in taxes.
Arizona: Drivers in Arizona face a state gas tax of 19 cents per gallon, making the total tax 37.4 cents per gallon.
Arkansas: The state tax in Arkansas is 24.5 cents per gallon, which brings the total to 42.9 cents with the federal tax included.
California: Known for having one of the highest gas taxes, California imposes a hefty state tax of 51.1 cents per gallon. This results in a total tax rate of 69.5 cents per gallon.
Colorado: The state tax here is 22 cents per gallon, totaling 40.4 cents with the federal tax.
Connecticut: With a state tax of 25 cents per gallon, Connecticut drivers pay a total of 43.4 cents per gallon in taxes.
Delaware: In Delaware, the state tax is 23 cents per gallon, making the total tax 41.4 cents per gallon.
Florida: Florida’s state gas tax is 26.5 cents per gallon, resulting in a total tax of 44.9 cents per gallon.
Georgia: The state tax in Georgia is 31.6 cents per gallon, which totals 50 cents with the federal tax.
Hawaii: In Hawaii, the state tax is 16 cents per gallon, making the overall tax 34.4 cents per gallon.
Idaho: Drivers in Idaho face a state gas tax of 32 cents per gallon, bringing the total to 50.4 cents per gallon.
Illinois: Illinois imposes a 39.2 cents per gallon state tax, resulting in a total tax of 57.6 cents per gallon.
Indiana: The state tax here is 33 cents per gallon, which adds up to 51.4 cents including federal taxes.
Iowa: Iowa has a state gas tax of 30.5 cents per gallon, making the total tax 48.9 cents per gallon.
Kansas: The state tax in Kansas is 24 cents per gallon, resulting in a total tax of 42.4 cents per gallon.
Kentucky: With a state tax of 26 cents per gallon, Kentucky drivers pay a total of 44.4 cents per gallon in taxes.
Louisiana: In Louisiana, the state tax is 20 cents per gallon, totaling 38.4 cents with federal taxes.
Maine: The state gas tax in Maine is 30 cents per gallon, making the overall tax 48.4 cents per gallon.
Maryland: Maryland drivers face a state gas tax of 36.1 cents per gallon, resulting in a total tax of 54.5 cents per gallon.
Massachusetts: Massachusetts imposes a state tax of 24 cents per gallon, making the total tax 42.4 cents per gallon.
Michigan: The state tax here is 27.2 cents per gallon, which totals 45.6 cents with the federal tax.
Minnesota: In Minnesota, the state gas tax is 28.5 cents per gallon, bringing the total to 46.9 cents per gallon.
Mississippi: The state tax in Mississippi is 18.4 cents per gallon, resulting in a total tax of 36.8 cents per gallon.
Missouri: Missouri imposes a state tax of 19.9 cents per gallon, making the overall tax 38.3 cents per gallon.
Montana: Drivers in Montana face a state gas tax of 32 cents per gallon, bringing the total to 50.4 cents per gallon.
Nebraska: The state gas tax in Nebraska is 29.3 cents per gallon, resulting in a total tax of 47.7 cents per gallon.
Nevada: Nevada imposes a 33.8 cents per gallon state tax, making the total tax 52.2 cents per gallon.
New Hampshire: In New Hampshire, the state tax is 23.8 cents per gallon, totaling 42.2 cents with federal taxes.
New Jersey: The state gas tax in New Jersey is 41.4 cents per gallon, making the overall tax 59.8 cents per gallon.
New Mexico: Drivers in New Mexico face a state gas tax of 18.88 cents per gallon, bringing the total to 37.28 cents per gallon.
New York: New York imposes a state tax of 32.98 cents per gallon, making the total tax 51.38 cents per gallon.
North Carolina: The state tax here is 38.75 cents per gallon, which totals 57.15 cents with the federal tax.
North Dakota: In North Dakota, the state gas tax is 23 cents per gallon, bringing the total to