Typical commuter
12,000 mi · 25 MPG · 480 gal
$184.80
+ $88.80 federal
All states
Jan. 1 2026Rank #15
Jan. 1 2026Rank #15Ohio Gas Tax 2026
38.5¢/gal excise + 0¢/gal fees = 38.5¢/gal state (57¢/gal with federal).
By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026
38.5¢/gal
State total
57¢/gal
Combined
$184.80
Annual state tax
#15
National rank
Ohio gasoline tax breakdown
Excise tax
38.5¢/gal
Other fees
0¢/gal
State total
38.5¢/gal
Combined w/ federal
57¢/gal
Ohio's 38.5¢/gal state total ranks #15 nationally and exceeds the 33.25¢/gal US average. Federal tax adds 18.5¢/gal everywhere.
Estimated annual gasoline tax in Ohio
State tax only (federal shown separately). Gallons = miles ÷ MPG.
Higher mileage
15,000 mi · 25 MPG · 600 gal
$231.00
+ $111.00 federal
30 MPG vehicle
12,000 mi · 30 MPG · 400 gal
$154.00
+ $74.00 federal
20 MPG vehicle
12,000 mi · 20 MPG · 600 gal
$231.00
+ $111.00 federal
Default headline: $184.80 state tax at 12,000 miles and 25 MPG (480 gallons).
Key takeaways — Ohio gas tax
- Ohio total state gasoline tax is 38.5¢/gal (38.5¢/gal excise + 0¢/gal other fees) in 2026.
- Combined with federal 18.5¢/gal, the tax component is about 57¢/gal per gallon.
- National rank #15 (#1 = highest). That is 5.25¢/gal above the 33.25¢/gal US average state tax.
- At 12,000 miles and 25 MPG, state tax is about $184.80 and combined federal+state about $273.60.
- Bordering jurisdictions range from 26.4¢/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.
Ohio vs neighboring states
Total state gasoline tax for jurisdictions that share a border with Ohio. Ohio is 38.5¢/gal (rank #15).
| State | State total | vs OH | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 38.5¢/gal | — | This page |
 Pennsylvania | 58.7¢/gal | +20.2¢/gal | vs OH |
 Michigan | 53.4¢/gal | +14.9¢/gal | vs OH |
 Indiana | 52.4¢/gal | +13.9¢/gal | vs OH |
 West Virginia | 35.7¢/gal | -2.8¢/gal | vs OH |
 Kentucky | 26.4¢/gal | -12.1¢/gal | vs OH |
*Annual state tax at 12,000 miles and 25 MPG. Federal tax excluded from the delta column.
Ohio tax on a typical fill-up
Tax dollars already included in the pump price at 38.5¢/gal state + federal.
10-gallon fill-up
$3.85
state · $5.70 w/ federal
15-gallon fill-up
$5.78
state · $8.55 w/ federal
20-gallon fill-up
$7.70
state · $11.40 w/ federal
How to read this page
Ohio gas tax overview (2026)
Ohio charges a total statewide gasoline tax of 38.5¢/gal as of January 1, 2026, per Tax Foundation Table 22. That breaks down to 38.5¢/gal in excise and 0¢/gal in other per-gallon fees.
Add the federal 18.5¢/gal for a combined tax component of 57¢/gal. Wholesale crude, refining, and station margins still make up most of the retail price.
Rank #15 places Ohio 5.25¢/gal above the 33.25¢/gal average across all 51 jurisdictions in this dataset.
What drivers in Ohio pay over a year
Using 12,000 miles at 25 MPG (480 gallons), state gasoline tax alone is about $184.80. Federal tax on the same gallons is about $88.80.
A 15-gallon fill-up carries roughly $5.78 in state tax ($8.55 including federal)—before any local add-ons.
If you often cross into Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana, compare those rates before assuming Ohio is always the cheapest fill.
Planning fuel costs in Ohio
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 Ohio gas tax page helps
Useful if…
- •Residents of Ohio estimating how much of each fill-up is tax.
- •Commuters weighing Ohio 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.
Ohio gas tax checklist
Quick steps before treating the statewide average as your exact pump tax.
- 1Confirm Ohio's 38.5¢/gal state total and rank #15.
- 2Add federal 18.5¢/gal for a 57¢/gal combined tax component.
- 3Estimate annual cost with your miles ÷ MPG × rate.
- 4Ask whether local fuel taxes apply at your usual stations.
- 5Compare Ohio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Utah | 38.55¢/gal | #14 | $185.04 |
 Oregon | 40¢/gal | #13 | $192.00 |
 Florida | 40.1¢/gal | #12 | $192.48 |
 Rhode Island | 41.12¢/gal | #11 | $197.38 |
 North Carolina | 41.25¢/gal | #10 | $198.00 |
| District of Columbia | 35.7¢/gal | #16 | $171.36 |
Compare Ohio with another state
Compare any two states
State gasoline tax rates with annual driving-cost estimates.
Ohio gasoline tax FAQs
Ohio's total state gasoline tax is 38.5¢/gal in 2026: 38.5¢/gal excise plus 0¢/gal in other per-gallon fees.
57¢/gal per gallon (38.5¢/gal state + 18.5¢/gal federal).
At 12,000 miles and 25 MPG (480 gallons), state tax is about $184.80 and federal tax about $88.80, for $273.60 combined.
Ohio ranks #15 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. Ohio may use a different diesel excise or fee schedule than the gasoline total shown here.
Ohio's 38.5¢/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 $5.78 in state tax and $8.55 including federal 18.5¢/gal—already in the pump price.
Nearby state totals: Pennsylvania 58.7¢/gal (+20.2¢/gal vs OH); Michigan 53.4¢/gal (+14.9¢/gal vs OH); Indiana 52.4¢/gal (+13.9¢/gal vs OH); West Virginia 35.7¢/gal (-2.8¢/gal vs OH); Kentucky 26.4¢/gal (-12.1¢/gal vs OH). 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.