Typical commuter
12,000 mi · 25 MPG · 480 gal
$114.29
+ $88.80 federal
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Jan. 1 2026Rank #39
Jan. 1 2026Rank #39Nevada Gas Tax 2026
23¢/gal excise + 0.81¢/gal fees = 23.81¢/gal state (42.31¢/gal with federal).
By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026
23.81¢/gal
State total
42.31¢/gal
Combined
$114.29
Annual state tax
#39
National rank
Nevada gasoline tax breakdown
Excise tax
23¢/gal
Other fees
0.81¢/gal
State total
23.81¢/gal
Combined w/ federal
42.31¢/gal
Nevada's 23.81¢/gal state total ranks #39 nationally and is below the 33.25¢/gal US average. Federal tax adds 18.5¢/gal everywhere.
Estimated annual gasoline tax in Nevada
State tax only (federal shown separately). Gallons = miles ÷ MPG.
Higher mileage
15,000 mi · 25 MPG · 600 gal
$142.86
+ $111.00 federal
30 MPG vehicle
12,000 mi · 30 MPG · 400 gal
$95.24
+ $74.00 federal
20 MPG vehicle
12,000 mi · 20 MPG · 600 gal
$142.86
+ $111.00 federal
Default headline: $114.29 state tax at 12,000 miles and 25 MPG (480 gallons).
Key takeaways — Nevada gas tax
- Nevada total state gasoline tax is 23.81¢/gal (23¢/gal excise + 0.81¢/gal other fees) in 2026.
- Combined with federal 18.5¢/gal, the tax component is about 42.31¢/gal per gallon.
- National rank #39 (#1 = highest). That is 9.44¢/gal below the 33.25¢/gal US average state tax.
- At 12,000 miles and 25 MPG, state tax is about $114.29 and combined federal+state about $203.09.
- Bordering jurisdictions range from 19¢/gal to 70.92¢/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.
Nevada vs neighboring states
Total state gasoline tax for jurisdictions that share a border with Nevada. Nevada is 23.81¢/gal (rank #39).
| State | State total | vs NV | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 23.81¢/gal | — | This page |
 California | 70.92¢/gal | +47.11¢/gal | vs NV |
 Oregon | 40¢/gal | +16.19¢/gal | vs NV |
 Utah | 38.55¢/gal | +14.74¢/gal | vs NV |
 Idaho | 33¢/gal | +9.19¢/gal | vs NV |
 Arizona | 19¢/gal | -4.81¢/gal | vs NV |
*Annual state tax at 12,000 miles and 25 MPG. Federal tax excluded from the delta column.
Nevada tax on a typical fill-up
Tax dollars already included in the pump price at 23.81¢/gal state + federal.
10-gallon fill-up
$2.38
state · $4.23 w/ federal
15-gallon fill-up
$3.57
state · $6.35 w/ federal
20-gallon fill-up
$4.76
state · $8.46 w/ federal
How to read this page
Nevada gas tax overview (2026)
Nevada charges a total statewide gasoline tax of 23.81¢/gal as of January 1, 2026, per Tax Foundation Table 22. That breaks down to 23¢/gal in excise and 0.81¢/gal in other per-gallon fees.
Add the federal 18.5¢/gal for a combined tax component of 42.31¢/gal. Wholesale crude, refining, and station margins still make up most of the retail price.
Rank #39 places Nevada 9.44¢/gal below the 33.25¢/gal average across all 51 jurisdictions in this dataset.
What drivers in Nevada pay over a year
Using 12,000 miles at 25 MPG (480 gallons), state gasoline tax alone is about $114.29. Federal tax on the same gallons is about $88.80.
A 15-gallon fill-up carries roughly $3.57 in state tax ($6.35 including federal)—before any local add-ons.
If you often cross into California, Oregon, Utah, compare those rates before assuming Nevada is always the cheapest fill.
Planning fuel costs in Nevada
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 Nevada gas tax page helps
Useful if…
- •Residents of Nevada estimating how much of each fill-up is tax.
- •Commuters weighing Nevada 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.
Nevada gas tax checklist
Quick steps before treating the statewide average as your exact pump tax.
- 1Confirm Nevada's 23.81¢/gal state total and rank #39.
- 2Add federal 18.5¢/gal for a 42.31¢/gal combined tax component.
- 3Estimate annual cost with your miles ÷ MPG × rate.
- 4Ask whether local fuel taxes apply at your usual stations.
- 5Compare Nevada 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 Hampshire | 23.75¢/gal | #40 | $114.00 |
 Wyoming | 24¢/gal | #38 | $115.20 |
 New York | 24.18¢/gal | #37 | $116.06 |
 North Dakota | 23.03¢/gal | #41 | $110.54 |
 Delaware | 23¢/gal | #42 | $110.40 |
 Arkansas | 25¢/gal | #35 | $120.00 |
Compare Nevada with another state
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State gasoline tax rates with annual driving-cost estimates.
Nevada gasoline tax FAQs
Nevada's total state gasoline tax is 23.81¢/gal in 2026: 23¢/gal excise plus 0.81¢/gal in other per-gallon fees.
42.31¢/gal per gallon (23.81¢/gal state + 18.5¢/gal federal).
At 12,000 miles and 25 MPG (480 gallons), state tax is about $114.29 and federal tax about $88.80, for $203.09 combined.
Nevada ranks #39 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. Nevada may use a different diesel excise or fee schedule than the gasoline total shown here.
Nevada's 23.81¢/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 $3.57 in state tax and $6.35 including federal 18.5¢/gal—already in the pump price.
Nearby state totals: California 70.92¢/gal (+47.11¢/gal vs NV); Oregon 40¢/gal (+16.19¢/gal vs NV); Utah 38.55¢/gal (+14.74¢/gal vs NV); Idaho 33¢/gal (+9.19¢/gal vs NV); Arizona 19¢/gal (-4.81¢/gal vs NV). 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.