Typical commuter
12,000 mi · 25 MPG · 480 gal
$281.76
+ $88.80 federal
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Jan. 1 2026Rank #4
Jan. 1 2026Rank #4Pennsylvania Gas Tax 2026
57.6¢/gal excise + 1.1¢/gal fees = 58.7¢/gal state (77.2¢/gal with federal).
By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026
58.7¢/gal
State total
77.2¢/gal
Combined
$281.76
Annual state tax
#4
National rank
Pennsylvania gasoline tax breakdown
Excise tax
57.6¢/gal
Other fees
1.1¢/gal
State total
58.7¢/gal
Combined w/ federal
77.2¢/gal
Pennsylvania's 58.7¢/gal state total ranks #4 nationally and exceeds the 33.25¢/gal US average. Federal tax adds 18.5¢/gal everywhere.
Estimated annual gasoline tax in Pennsylvania
State tax only (federal shown separately). Gallons = miles ÷ MPG.
Higher mileage
15,000 mi · 25 MPG · 600 gal
$352.20
+ $111.00 federal
30 MPG vehicle
12,000 mi · 30 MPG · 400 gal
$234.80
+ $74.00 federal
20 MPG vehicle
12,000 mi · 20 MPG · 600 gal
$352.20
+ $111.00 federal
Default headline: $281.76 state tax at 12,000 miles and 25 MPG (480 gallons).
Key takeaways — Pennsylvania gas tax
- Pennsylvania total state gasoline tax is 58.7¢/gal (57.6¢/gal excise + 1.1¢/gal other fees) in 2026.
- Combined with federal 18.5¢/gal, the tax component is about 77.2¢/gal per gallon.
- National rank #4 (#1 = highest). That is 25.45¢/gal above the 33.25¢/gal US average state tax.
- At 12,000 miles and 25 MPG, state tax is about $281.76 and combined federal+state about $370.56.
- Bordering jurisdictions range from 23¢/gal to 49.15¢/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.
Pennsylvania vs neighboring states
Total state gasoline tax for jurisdictions that share a border with Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania is 58.7¢/gal (rank #4).
| State | State total | vs PA | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 58.7¢/gal | — | This page |
 New Jersey | 49.15¢/gal | -9.55¢/gal | vs PA |
 Maryland | 46.21¢/gal | -12.49¢/gal | vs PA |
 Ohio | 38.5¢/gal | -20.2¢/gal | vs PA |
 West Virginia | 35.7¢/gal | -23¢/gal | vs PA |
 New York | 24.18¢/gal | -34.52¢/gal | vs PA |
 Delaware | 23¢/gal | -35.7¢/gal | vs PA |
*Annual state tax at 12,000 miles and 25 MPG. Federal tax excluded from the delta column.
Pennsylvania tax on a typical fill-up
Tax dollars already included in the pump price at 58.7¢/gal state + federal.
10-gallon fill-up
$5.87
state · $7.72 w/ federal
15-gallon fill-up
$8.81
state · $11.58 w/ federal
20-gallon fill-up
$11.74
state · $15.44 w/ federal
How to read this page
Pennsylvania gas tax overview (2026)
Pennsylvania charges a total statewide gasoline tax of 58.7¢/gal as of January 1, 2026, per Tax Foundation Table 22. That breaks down to 57.6¢/gal in excise and 1.1¢/gal in other per-gallon fees.
Add the federal 18.5¢/gal for a combined tax component of 77.2¢/gal. Wholesale crude, refining, and station margins still make up most of the retail price.
Rank #4 places Pennsylvania 25.45¢/gal above the 33.25¢/gal average across all 51 jurisdictions in this dataset.
What drivers in Pennsylvania pay over a year
Using 12,000 miles at 25 MPG (480 gallons), state gasoline tax alone is about $281.76. Federal tax on the same gallons is about $88.80.
A 15-gallon fill-up carries roughly $8.81 in state tax ($11.58 including federal)—before any local add-ons.
If you often cross into New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, compare those rates before assuming Pennsylvania is always the cheapest fill.
Planning fuel costs in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania gas tax page helps
Useful if…
- •Residents of Pennsylvania estimating how much of each fill-up is tax.
- •Commuters weighing Pennsylvania 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.
Pennsylvania gas tax checklist
Quick steps before treating the statewide average as your exact pump tax.
- 1Confirm Pennsylvania's 58.7¢/gal state total and rank #4.
- 2Add federal 18.5¢/gal for a 77.2¢/gal combined tax component.
- 3Estimate annual cost with your miles ÷ MPG × rate.
- 4Ask whether local fuel taxes apply at your usual stations.
- 5Compare Pennsylvania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Washington | 59.04¢/gal | #3 | $283.39 |
 Michigan | 53.4¢/gal | #5 | $256.32 |
 Indiana | 52.4¢/gal | #6 | $251.52 |
 Illinois | 66.4¢/gal | #2 | $318.72 |
| New Jersey | 49.15¢/gal | #7 | $235.92 |
 California | 70.92¢/gal | #1 | $340.42 |
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State gasoline tax rates with annual driving-cost estimates.
Pennsylvania gasoline tax FAQs
Pennsylvania's total state gasoline tax is 58.7¢/gal in 2026: 57.6¢/gal excise plus 1.1¢/gal in other per-gallon fees.
77.2¢/gal per gallon (58.7¢/gal state + 18.5¢/gal federal).
At 12,000 miles and 25 MPG (480 gallons), state tax is about $281.76 and federal tax about $88.80, for $370.56 combined.
Pennsylvania ranks #4 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. Pennsylvania may use a different diesel excise or fee schedule than the gasoline total shown here.
Pennsylvania's 58.7¢/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 $8.81 in state tax and $11.58 including federal 18.5¢/gal—already in the pump price.
Nearby state totals: New Jersey 49.15¢/gal (-9.55¢/gal vs PA); Maryland 46.21¢/gal (-12.49¢/gal vs PA); Ohio 38.5¢/gal (-20.2¢/gal vs PA); West Virginia 35.7¢/gal (-23¢/gal vs PA); New York 24.18¢/gal (-34.52¢/gal vs PA); Delaware 23¢/gal (-35.7¢/gal vs PA). 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.