Typical commuter
12,000 mi · 25 MPG · 480 gal
$221.81
+ $88.80 federal
All states
Jan. 1 2026Rank #8
Jan. 1 2026Rank #8Maryland Gas Tax 2026
33¢/gal excise + 13.21¢/gal fees = 46.21¢/gal state (64.71¢/gal with federal).
By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026
46.21¢/gal
State total
64.71¢/gal
Combined
$221.81
Annual state tax
#8
National rank
Maryland gasoline tax breakdown
Excise tax
33¢/gal
Other fees
13.21¢/gal
State total
46.21¢/gal
Combined w/ federal
64.71¢/gal
Maryland's 46.21¢/gal state total ranks #8 nationally and exceeds the 33.25¢/gal US average. Federal tax adds 18.5¢/gal everywhere.
Estimated annual gasoline tax in Maryland
State tax only (federal shown separately). Gallons = miles ÷ MPG.
Higher mileage
15,000 mi · 25 MPG · 600 gal
$277.26
+ $111.00 federal
30 MPG vehicle
12,000 mi · 30 MPG · 400 gal
$184.84
+ $74.00 federal
20 MPG vehicle
12,000 mi · 20 MPG · 600 gal
$277.26
+ $111.00 federal
Default headline: $221.81 state tax at 12,000 miles and 25 MPG (480 gallons).
Key takeaways — Maryland gas tax
- Maryland total state gasoline tax is 46.21¢/gal (33¢/gal excise + 13.21¢/gal other fees) in 2026.
- Combined with federal 18.5¢/gal, the tax component is about 64.71¢/gal per gallon.
- National rank #8 (#1 = highest). That is 12.96¢/gal above the 33.25¢/gal US average state tax.
- At 12,000 miles and 25 MPG, state tax is about $221.81 and combined federal+state about $310.61.
- Bordering jurisdictions range from 23¢/gal to 58.7¢/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.
Maryland vs neighboring states
Total state gasoline tax for jurisdictions that share a border with Maryland. Maryland is 46.21¢/gal (rank #8).
| State | State total | vs MD | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 46.21¢/gal | — | This page |
 Pennsylvania | 58.7¢/gal | +12.49¢/gal | vs MD |
 Virginia | 41.6¢/gal | -4.61¢/gal | vs MD |
| District of Columbia | 35.7¢/gal | -10.51¢/gal | vs MD |
 West Virginia | 35.7¢/gal | -10.51¢/gal | vs MD |
 Delaware | 23¢/gal | -23.21¢/gal | vs MD |
*Annual state tax at 12,000 miles and 25 MPG. Federal tax excluded from the delta column.
Maryland tax on a typical fill-up
Tax dollars already included in the pump price at 46.21¢/gal state + federal.
10-gallon fill-up
$4.62
state · $6.47 w/ federal
15-gallon fill-up
$6.93
state · $9.71 w/ federal
20-gallon fill-up
$9.24
state · $12.94 w/ federal
How to read this page
Maryland gas tax overview (2026)
Maryland charges a total statewide gasoline tax of 46.21¢/gal as of January 1, 2026, per Tax Foundation Table 22. That breaks down to 33¢/gal in excise and 13.21¢/gal in other per-gallon fees.
Add the federal 18.5¢/gal for a combined tax component of 64.71¢/gal. Wholesale crude, refining, and station margins still make up most of the retail price.
Rank #8 places Maryland 12.96¢/gal above the 33.25¢/gal average across all 51 jurisdictions in this dataset.
What drivers in Maryland pay over a year
Using 12,000 miles at 25 MPG (480 gallons), state gasoline tax alone is about $221.81. Federal tax on the same gallons is about $88.80.
A 15-gallon fill-up carries roughly $6.93 in state tax ($9.71 including federal)—before any local add-ons.
If you often cross into Pennsylvania, Virginia, District of Columbia, compare those rates before assuming Maryland is always the cheapest fill.
Planning fuel costs in Maryland
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 Maryland gas tax page helps
Useful if…
- •Residents of Maryland estimating how much of each fill-up is tax.
- •Commuters weighing Maryland 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.
Maryland gas tax checklist
Quick steps before treating the statewide average as your exact pump tax.
- 1Confirm Maryland's 46.21¢/gal state total and rank #8.
- 2Add federal 18.5¢/gal for a 64.71¢/gal combined tax component.
- 3Estimate annual cost with your miles ÷ MPG × rate.
- 4Ask whether local fuel taxes apply at your usual stations.
- 5Compare Maryland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 New Jersey | 49.15¢/gal | #7 | $235.92 |
| Virginia | 41.6¢/gal | #9 | $199.68 |
 North Carolina | 41.25¢/gal | #10 | $198.00 |
 Rhode Island | 41.12¢/gal | #11 | $197.38 |
 Florida | 40.1¢/gal | #12 | $192.48 |
 Indiana | 52.4¢/gal | #6 | $251.52 |
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Maryland gasoline tax FAQs
Maryland's total state gasoline tax is 46.21¢/gal in 2026: 33¢/gal excise plus 13.21¢/gal in other per-gallon fees.
64.71¢/gal per gallon (46.21¢/gal state + 18.5¢/gal federal).
At 12,000 miles and 25 MPG (480 gallons), state tax is about $221.81 and federal tax about $88.80, for $310.61 combined.
Maryland ranks #8 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. Maryland may use a different diesel excise or fee schedule than the gasoline total shown here.
Maryland's 46.21¢/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 $6.93 in state tax and $9.71 including federal 18.5¢/gal—already in the pump price.
Nearby state totals: Pennsylvania 58.7¢/gal (+12.49¢/gal vs MD); Virginia 41.6¢/gal (-4.61¢/gal vs MD); District of Columbia 35.7¢/gal (-10.51¢/gal vs MD); West Virginia 35.7¢/gal (-10.51¢/gal vs MD); Delaware 23¢/gal (-23.21¢/gal vs MD). 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.