Typical commuter
12,000 mi · 25 MPG · 480 gal
$120.00
+ $88.80 federal
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Jan. 1 2026Rank #35
Jan. 1 2026Rank #35Arkansas Gas Tax 2026
24.7¢/gal excise + 0.3¢/gal fees = 25¢/gal state (43.5¢/gal with federal).
By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026
25¢/gal
State total
43.5¢/gal
Combined
$120.00
Annual state tax
#35
National rank
Arkansas gasoline tax breakdown
Excise tax
24.7¢/gal
Other fees
0.3¢/gal
State total
25¢/gal
Combined w/ federal
43.5¢/gal
Arkansas's 25¢/gal state total ranks #35 nationally and is below the 33.25¢/gal US average. Federal tax adds 18.5¢/gal everywhere.
Estimated annual gasoline tax in Arkansas
State tax only (federal shown separately). Gallons = miles ÷ MPG.
Higher mileage
15,000 mi · 25 MPG · 600 gal
$150.00
+ $111.00 federal
30 MPG vehicle
12,000 mi · 30 MPG · 400 gal
$100.00
+ $74.00 federal
20 MPG vehicle
12,000 mi · 20 MPG · 600 gal
$150.00
+ $111.00 federal
Default headline: $120.00 state tax at 12,000 miles and 25 MPG (480 gallons).
Key takeaways — Arkansas gas tax
- Arkansas total state gasoline tax is 25¢/gal (24.7¢/gal excise + 0.3¢/gal other fees) in 2026.
- Combined with federal 18.5¢/gal, the tax component is about 43.5¢/gal per gallon.
- National rank #35 (#1 = highest). That is 8.25¢/gal below the 33.25¢/gal US average state tax.
- At 12,000 miles and 25 MPG, state tax is about $120.00 and combined federal+state about $208.80.
- Bordering jurisdictions range from 20¢/gal to 29.99¢/gal in state tax.
- Local fuel taxes and (in CA/OR/WA) LCFS or cap-and-trade costs may raise what you actually pay at the pump.
Arkansas vs neighboring states
Total state gasoline tax for jurisdictions that share a border with Arkansas. Arkansas is 25¢/gal (rank #35).
| State | State total | vs AR | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 25¢/gal | — | This page |
 Missouri | 29.99¢/gal | +4.99¢/gal | vs AR |
 Tennessee | 27.4¢/gal | +2.4¢/gal | vs AR |
 Mississippi | 21.4¢/gal | -3.6¢/gal | vs AR |
 Louisiana | 20.93¢/gal | -4.07¢/gal | vs AR |
 Oklahoma | 20¢/gal | -5¢/gal | vs AR |
 Texas | 20¢/gal | -5¢/gal | vs AR |
*Annual state tax at 12,000 miles and 25 MPG. Federal tax excluded from the delta column.
Arkansas tax on a typical fill-up
Tax dollars already included in the pump price at 25¢/gal state + federal.
10-gallon fill-up
$2.50
state · $4.35 w/ federal
15-gallon fill-up
$3.75
state · $6.53 w/ federal
20-gallon fill-up
$5.00
state · $8.70 w/ federal
How to read this page
Arkansas gas tax overview (2026)
Arkansas charges a total statewide gasoline tax of 25¢/gal as of January 1, 2026, per Tax Foundation Table 22. That breaks down to 24.7¢/gal in excise and 0.3¢/gal in other per-gallon fees.
Add the federal 18.5¢/gal for a combined tax component of 43.5¢/gal. Wholesale crude, refining, and station margins still make up most of the retail price.
Rank #35 places Arkansas 8.25¢/gal below the 33.25¢/gal average across all 51 jurisdictions in this dataset.
What drivers in Arkansas pay over a year
Using 12,000 miles at 25 MPG (480 gallons), state gasoline tax alone is about $120.00. Federal tax on the same gallons is about $88.80.
A 15-gallon fill-up carries roughly $3.75 in state tax ($6.53 including federal)—before any local add-ons.
If you often cross into Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, compare those rates before assuming Arkansas is always the cheapest fill.
Planning fuel costs in Arkansas
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 Arkansas gas tax page helps
Useful if…
- •Residents of Arkansas estimating how much of each fill-up is tax.
- •Commuters weighing Arkansas 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.
Arkansas gas tax checklist
Quick steps before treating the statewide average as your exact pump tax.
- 1Confirm Arkansas's 25¢/gal state total and rank #35.
- 2Add federal 18.5¢/gal for a 43.5¢/gal combined tax component.
- 3Estimate annual cost with your miles ÷ MPG × rate.
- 4Ask whether local fuel taxes apply at your usual stations.
- 5Compare Arkansas with a peer or neighbor before relocating for fuel savings alone.
- 6Recheck rates after mid-year reindexes if your state adjusts for inflation.
States with similar gasoline tax rates
| State | State total | Rank | Annual tax |
|---|---|---|---|
 Connecticut | 25¢/gal | #35 | $120.00 |
 Kansas | 25.03¢/gal | #34 | $120.14 |
 New York | 24.18¢/gal | #37 | $116.06 |
 Wyoming | 24¢/gal | #38 | $115.20 |
 Nevada | 23.81¢/gal | #39 | $114.29 |
 New Hampshire | 23.75¢/gal | #40 | $114.00 |
Compare Arkansas with another state
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State gasoline tax rates with annual driving-cost estimates.
Arkansas gasoline tax FAQs
Arkansas's total state gasoline tax is 25¢/gal in 2026: 24.7¢/gal excise plus 0.3¢/gal in other per-gallon fees.
43.5¢/gal per gallon (25¢/gal state + 18.5¢/gal federal).
At 12,000 miles and 25 MPG (480 gallons), state tax is about $120.00 and federal tax about $88.80, for $208.80 combined.
Arkansas ranks #35 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. Arkansas may use a different diesel excise or fee schedule than the gasoline total shown here.
Arkansas's 25¢/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 $3.75 in state tax and $6.53 including federal 18.5¢/gal—already in the pump price.
Nearby state totals: Missouri 29.99¢/gal (+4.99¢/gal vs AR); Tennessee 27.4¢/gal (+2.4¢/gal vs AR); Mississippi 21.4¢/gal (-3.6¢/gal vs AR); Louisiana 20.93¢/gal (-4.07¢/gal vs AR); Oklahoma 20¢/gal (-5¢/gal vs AR); Texas 20¢/gal (-5¢/gal vs AR). Open a compare page for annual dollar gaps.
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.