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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 - Present 23.5¢ 24.25¢

 



 
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