Typical commuter
12,000 mi · 25 MPG · 480 gal
$251.52
+ $88.80 federal
All states
Jan. 1 2026Rank #6
Jan. 1 2026Rank #6Indiana Gas Tax 2026
36¢/gal excise + 16.4¢/gal fees = 52.4¢/gal state (70.9¢/gal with federal).
By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026
52.4¢/gal
State total
70.9¢/gal
Combined
$251.52
Annual state tax
#6
National rank
Indiana gasoline tax breakdown
Excise tax
36¢/gal
Other fees
16.4¢/gal
State total
52.4¢/gal
Combined w/ federal
70.9¢/gal
Indiana's 52.4¢/gal state total ranks #6 nationally and exceeds the 33.25¢/gal US average. Federal tax adds 18.5¢/gal everywhere.
Estimated annual gasoline tax in Indiana
State tax only (federal shown separately). Gallons = miles ÷ MPG.
Higher mileage
15,000 mi · 25 MPG · 600 gal
$314.40
+ $111.00 federal
30 MPG vehicle
12,000 mi · 30 MPG · 400 gal
$209.60
+ $74.00 federal
20 MPG vehicle
12,000 mi · 20 MPG · 600 gal
$314.40
+ $111.00 federal
Default headline: $251.52 state tax at 12,000 miles and 25 MPG (480 gallons).
Key takeaways — Indiana gas tax
- Indiana total state gasoline tax is 52.4¢/gal (36¢/gal excise + 16.4¢/gal other fees) in 2026.
- Combined with federal 18.5¢/gal, the tax component is about 70.9¢/gal per gallon.
- National rank #6 (#1 = highest). That is 19.15¢/gal above the 33.25¢/gal US average state tax.
- At 12,000 miles and 25 MPG, state tax is about $251.52 and combined federal+state about $340.32.
- Bordering jurisdictions range from 26.4¢/gal to 66.4¢/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.
Indiana vs neighboring states
Total state gasoline tax for jurisdictions that share a border with Indiana. Indiana is 52.4¢/gal (rank #6).
| State | State total | vs IN | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 52.4¢/gal | — | This page |
 Illinois | 66.4¢/gal | +14¢/gal | vs IN |
 Michigan | 53.4¢/gal | +1¢/gal | vs IN |
 Ohio | 38.5¢/gal | -13.9¢/gal | vs IN |
 Kentucky | 26.4¢/gal | -26¢/gal | vs IN |
*Annual state tax at 12,000 miles and 25 MPG. Federal tax excluded from the delta column.
Indiana tax on a typical fill-up
Tax dollars already included in the pump price at 52.4¢/gal state + federal.
10-gallon fill-up
$5.24
state · $7.09 w/ federal
15-gallon fill-up
$7.86
state · $10.64 w/ federal
20-gallon fill-up
$10.48
state · $14.18 w/ federal
How to read this page
Indiana gas tax overview (2026)
Indiana charges a total statewide gasoline tax of 52.4¢/gal as of January 1, 2026, per Tax Foundation Table 22. That breaks down to 36¢/gal in excise and 16.4¢/gal in other per-gallon fees.
Add the federal 18.5¢/gal for a combined tax component of 70.9¢/gal. Wholesale crude, refining, and station margins still make up most of the retail price.
Rank #6 places Indiana 19.15¢/gal above the 33.25¢/gal average across all 51 jurisdictions in this dataset.
What drivers in Indiana pay over a year
Using 12,000 miles at 25 MPG (480 gallons), state gasoline tax alone is about $251.52. Federal tax on the same gallons is about $88.80.
A 15-gallon fill-up carries roughly $7.86 in state tax ($10.64 including federal)—before any local add-ons.
If you often cross into Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, compare those rates before assuming Indiana is always the cheapest fill.
Planning fuel costs in Indiana
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 Indiana gas tax page helps
Useful if…
- •Residents of Indiana estimating how much of each fill-up is tax.
- •Commuters weighing Indiana 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.
Indiana gas tax checklist
Quick steps before treating the statewide average as your exact pump tax.
- 1Confirm Indiana's 52.4¢/gal state total and rank #6.
- 2Add federal 18.5¢/gal for a 70.9¢/gal combined tax component.
- 3Estimate annual cost with your miles ÷ MPG × rate.
- 4Ask whether local fuel taxes apply at your usual stations.
- 5Compare Indiana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 53.4¢/gal | #5 | $256.32 |
 New Jersey | 49.15¢/gal | #7 | $235.92 |
 Maryland | 46.21¢/gal | #8 | $221.81 |
 Pennsylvania | 58.7¢/gal | #4 | $281.76 |
 Washington | 59.04¢/gal | #3 | $283.39 |
 Virginia | 41.6¢/gal | #9 | $199.68 |
Compare Indiana with another state
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State gasoline tax rates with annual driving-cost estimates.
Indiana gasoline tax FAQs
Indiana's total state gasoline tax is 52.4¢/gal in 2026: 36¢/gal excise plus 16.4¢/gal in other per-gallon fees.
70.9¢/gal per gallon (52.4¢/gal state + 18.5¢/gal federal).
At 12,000 miles and 25 MPG (480 gallons), state tax is about $251.52 and federal tax about $88.80, for $340.32 combined.
Indiana ranks #6 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. Indiana may use a different diesel excise or fee schedule than the gasoline total shown here.
Indiana's 52.4¢/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 $7.86 in state tax and $10.64 including federal 18.5¢/gal—already in the pump price.
Nearby state totals: Illinois 66.4¢/gal (+14¢/gal vs IN); Michigan 53.4¢/gal (+1¢/gal vs IN); Ohio 38.5¢/gal (-13.9¢/gal vs IN); Kentucky 26.4¢/gal (-26¢/gal vs IN). 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.