Typical commuter
12,000 mi · 25 MPG · 480 gal
$192.48
+ $88.80 federal
All states
Jan. 1 2026Rank #12
Jan. 1 2026Rank #12Florida Gas Tax 2026
22¢/gal excise + 18.1¢/gal fees = 40.1¢/gal state (58.6¢/gal with federal).
By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026
40.1¢/gal
State total
58.6¢/gal
Combined
$192.48
Annual state tax
#12
National rank
Florida gasoline tax breakdown
Excise tax
22¢/gal
Other fees
18.1¢/gal
State total
40.1¢/gal
Combined w/ federal
58.6¢/gal
Florida's 40.1¢/gal state total ranks #12 nationally and exceeds the 33.25¢/gal US average. Federal tax adds 18.5¢/gal everywhere.
Estimated annual gasoline tax in Florida
State tax only (federal shown separately). Gallons = miles ÷ MPG.
Higher mileage
15,000 mi · 25 MPG · 600 gal
$240.60
+ $111.00 federal
30 MPG vehicle
12,000 mi · 30 MPG · 400 gal
$160.40
+ $74.00 federal
20 MPG vehicle
12,000 mi · 20 MPG · 600 gal
$240.60
+ $111.00 federal
Default headline: $192.48 state tax at 12,000 miles and 25 MPG (480 gallons).
Key takeaways — Florida gas tax
- Florida total state gasoline tax is 40.1¢/gal (22¢/gal excise + 18.1¢/gal other fees) in 2026.
- Combined with federal 18.5¢/gal, the tax component is about 58.6¢/gal per gallon.
- National rank #12 (#1 = highest). That is 6.85¢/gal above the 33.25¢/gal US average state tax.
- At 12,000 miles and 25 MPG, state tax is about $192.48 and combined federal+state about $281.28.
- Bordering jurisdictions range from 31¢/gal to 34.05¢/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.
Florida vs neighboring states
Total state gasoline tax for jurisdictions that share a border with Florida. Florida is 40.1¢/gal (rank #12).
| State | State total | vs FL | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 40.1¢/gal | — | This page |
 Georgia | 34.05¢/gal | -6.05¢/gal | vs FL |
 Alabama | 31¢/gal | -9.1¢/gal | vs FL |
*Annual state tax at 12,000 miles and 25 MPG. Federal tax excluded from the delta column.
Florida tax on a typical fill-up
Tax dollars already included in the pump price at 40.1¢/gal state + federal.
10-gallon fill-up
$4.01
state · $5.86 w/ federal
15-gallon fill-up
$6.02
state · $8.79 w/ federal
20-gallon fill-up
$8.02
state · $11.72 w/ federal
How to read this page
Florida gas tax overview (2026)
Florida charges a total statewide gasoline tax of 40.1¢/gal as of January 1, 2026, per Tax Foundation Table 22. That breaks down to 22¢/gal in excise and 18.1¢/gal in other per-gallon fees.
Add the federal 18.5¢/gal for a combined tax component of 58.6¢/gal. Wholesale crude, refining, and station margins still make up most of the retail price.
Rank #12 places Florida 6.85¢/gal above the 33.25¢/gal average across all 51 jurisdictions in this dataset.
What drivers in Florida pay over a year
Using 12,000 miles at 25 MPG (480 gallons), state gasoline tax alone is about $192.48. Federal tax on the same gallons is about $88.80.
A 15-gallon fill-up carries roughly $6.02 in state tax ($8.79 including federal)—before any local add-ons.
If you often cross into Georgia, Alabama, compare those rates before assuming Florida is always the cheapest fill.
Planning fuel costs in Florida
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 Florida gas tax page helps
Useful if…
- •Residents of Florida estimating how much of each fill-up is tax.
- •Commuters weighing Florida 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.
Florida gas tax checklist
Quick steps before treating the statewide average as your exact pump tax.
- 1Confirm Florida's 40.1¢/gal state total and rank #12.
- 2Add federal 18.5¢/gal for a 58.6¢/gal combined tax component.
- 3Estimate annual cost with your miles ÷ MPG × rate.
- 4Ask whether local fuel taxes apply at your usual stations.
- 5Compare Florida 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Oregon | 40¢/gal | #13 | $192.00 |
 Rhode Island | 41.12¢/gal | #11 | $197.38 |
 North Carolina | 41.25¢/gal | #10 | $198.00 |
 Virginia | 41.6¢/gal | #9 | $199.68 |
 Utah | 38.55¢/gal | #14 | $185.04 |
 Ohio | 38.5¢/gal | #15 | $184.80 |
Compare Florida with another state
Compare any two states
State gasoline tax rates with annual driving-cost estimates.
Florida gasoline tax FAQs
Florida's total state gasoline tax is 40.1¢/gal in 2026: 22¢/gal excise plus 18.1¢/gal in other per-gallon fees.
58.6¢/gal per gallon (40.1¢/gal state + 18.5¢/gal federal).
At 12,000 miles and 25 MPG (480 gallons), state tax is about $192.48 and federal tax about $88.80, for $281.28 combined.
Florida ranks #12 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. Florida may use a different diesel excise or fee schedule than the gasoline total shown here.
Florida's 40.1¢/gal is above 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 $6.02 in state tax and $8.79 including federal 18.5¢/gal—already in the pump price.
Nearby state totals: Georgia 34.05¢/gal (-6.05¢/gal vs FL); Alabama 31¢/gal (-9.1¢/gal vs FL). 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.