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Motor Fuel Tax

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History of Motor Fuel Tax Rates

Dates
Gasoline Rate
Per Gallon
Special Fuel Rate
Per Gallon
January 1, 1922 - December 31, 1923 0
January 1, 1924 - March 31, 1927 0
April 1, 1927 - June 30, 1947 0
July 1, 1947 - May 31, 1953 0
June 1, 1953 - June 30, 1964 0
June 1, 1964 - June 30, 1972
July 1, 1972 - May 31, 1982
June 1, 1982 - May 31, 1983 11¢ 11¢
June 1, 1983 - May 31, 1987 13.5¢ 13.5¢
June 1, 1987 - April 30, 1992 18.5¢ 18.5¢
May 1, 1992 - December 31, 1992 * 23.5¢ 19.25¢
January 1, 1993 - June 30, 1993 * 23.5¢ 21.75¢
July 1, 1993 - June 30, 1993 * 23.5¢ 23.5¢ **
July 1, 1993 - Current * 23.5¢ 24.25¢***

 

See History of Major Changes for further information

** Clean-burning Fuel - Includes natural gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), hydrogen or any other fuel at least 85% of which is one or more of the following: methanol, ethanol, any other alcohol or ether.
*** Special Fuel - Includes diesel and any product other than gasoline that is useable as a motor fuel.


 
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