Typical commuter
12,000 mi · 25 MPG · 480 gal
$42.96
+ $88.80 federal
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Jan. 1 2026Rank #50
Jan. 1 2026Rank #50Alaska Gas Tax 2026
8¢/gal excise + 0.95¢/gal fees = 8.95¢/gal state (27.45¢/gal with federal).
By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026
8.95¢/gal
State total
27.45¢/gal
Combined
$42.96
Annual state tax
#50
National rank
Alaska gasoline tax breakdown
Excise tax
8¢/gal
Other fees
0.95¢/gal
State total
8.95¢/gal
Combined w/ federal
27.45¢/gal
Alaska's 8.95¢/gal state total ranks #50 nationally and is below the 33.25¢/gal US average. Federal tax adds 18.5¢/gal everywhere.
Estimated annual gasoline tax in Alaska
State tax only (federal shown separately). Gallons = miles ÷ MPG.
Higher mileage
15,000 mi · 25 MPG · 600 gal
$53.70
+ $111.00 federal
30 MPG vehicle
12,000 mi · 30 MPG · 400 gal
$35.80
+ $74.00 federal
20 MPG vehicle
12,000 mi · 20 MPG · 600 gal
$53.70
+ $111.00 federal
Default headline: $42.96 state tax at 12,000 miles and 25 MPG (480 gallons).
Key takeaways — Alaska gas tax
- Alaska total state gasoline tax is 8.95¢/gal (8¢/gal excise + 0.95¢/gal other fees) in 2026.
- Combined with federal 18.5¢/gal, the tax component is about 27.45¢/gal per gallon.
- National rank #50 (#1 = highest). That is 24.3¢/gal below the 33.25¢/gal US average state tax.
- At 12,000 miles and 25 MPG, state tax is about $42.96 and combined federal+state about $131.76.
- Alaska has no land neighbors in this map—compare with peer rates on the hub.
- Local fuel taxes and (in CA/OR/WA) LCFS or cap-and-trade costs may raise what you actually pay at the pump.
Alaska tax on a typical fill-up
Tax dollars already included in the pump price at 8.95¢/gal state + federal.
10-gallon fill-up
$0.90
state · $2.75 w/ federal
15-gallon fill-up
$1.34
state · $4.12 w/ federal
20-gallon fill-up
$1.79
state · $5.49 w/ federal
How to read this page
Alaska gas tax overview (2026)
Alaska charges a total statewide gasoline tax of 8.95¢/gal as of January 1, 2026, per Tax Foundation Table 22. That breaks down to 8¢/gal in excise and 0.95¢/gal in other per-gallon fees.
Add the federal 18.5¢/gal for a combined tax component of 27.45¢/gal. Wholesale crude, refining, and station margins still make up most of the retail price.
Rank #50 places Alaska 24.3¢/gal below the 33.25¢/gal average across all 51 jurisdictions in this dataset.
What drivers in Alaska pay over a year
Using 12,000 miles at 25 MPG (480 gallons), state gasoline tax alone is about $42.96. Federal tax on the same gallons is about $88.80.
A 15-gallon fill-up carries roughly $1.34 in state tax ($4.12 including federal)—before any local add-ons.
Use the pair picker to compare Alaska with another state’s per-gallon and annual tax.
Planning fuel costs in Alaska
Track miles and MPG for a realistic gallons estimate; tax scales directly with gallons purchased.
Diesel, aviation gasoline, and dyed fuel follow different federal and often different state schedules.
For tax-deductible business miles, use the IRS standard mileage rate or actual expenses—gas tax is already embedded in fuel cost and is not a separate personal income-tax line.
Who this Alaska gas tax page helps
Useful if…
- •Residents of Alaska estimating how much of each fill-up is tax.
- •Commuters weighing Alaska against a neighboring state’s pump taxes.
- •Small fleets budgeting annual fuel tax at known mileage.
- •Movers comparing offer packages that include a car commute.
Use official tools if…
- •You need an official refund, bonded fuel, or IFTA filing.
- •Your city adds a local fuel tax not in the statewide table.
- •You primarily buy diesel or alternative fuels.
- •You need a live retail price forecast rather than statutory rates.
Alaska gas tax checklist
Quick steps before treating the statewide average as your exact pump tax.
- 1Confirm Alaska's 8.95¢/gal state total and rank #50.
- 2Add federal 18.5¢/gal for a 27.45¢/gal combined tax component.
- 3Estimate annual cost with your miles ÷ MPG × rate.
- 4Ask whether local fuel taxes apply at your usual stations.
- 5Compare Alaska with a peer or neighbor before relocating for fuel savings alone.
- 6Recheck rates after mid-year reindexes if your state adjusts for inflation.
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Alaska gasoline tax FAQs
Alaska's total state gasoline tax is 8.95¢/gal in 2026: 8¢/gal excise plus 0.95¢/gal in other per-gallon fees.
27.45¢/gal per gallon (8.95¢/gal state + 18.5¢/gal federal).
At 12,000 miles and 25 MPG (480 gallons), state tax is about $42.96 and federal tax about $88.80, for $131.76 combined.
Alaska ranks #50 by total state gasoline tax among the 50 states, where #1 is the highest rate. Equal totals may share a rank or receive consecutive ranks in the Tax Foundation table.
This table excludes county and municipal fuel taxes. Some cities or counties add separate per-gallon levies not reflected in the statewide total.
Federal diesel tax is 24.5¢/gal. Alaska may use a different diesel excise or fee schedule than the gasoline total shown here.
Alaska's 8.95¢/gal is below the 33.25¢/gal average across all jurisdictions in this dataset.
Rates are statewide totals as of January 1, 2026 from Tax Foundation Table 22. Local fuel taxes, diesel-specific schedules, and implied environmental program costs (notably in CA, OR, and WA) may not be fully captured.
About $1.34 in state tax and $4.12 including federal 18.5¢/gal—already in the pump price.
Use related-rate links on this page or the hub pair picker for peer comparisons.
Many states periodically adjust excise rates; this page reflects Tax Foundation’s January 1, 2026 snapshot. Confirm the current statute or revenue department notice for the latest cents-per-gallon figure.
Personal commuting fuel is generally not deductible. Business or self-employed drivers usually claim the standard mileage rate or actual fuel expenses (which already include gas tax), not a separate state gas-tax credit.