Typical commuter
12,000 mi · 25 MPG · 480 gal
$185.04
+ $88.80 federal
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Jan. 1 2026Rank #14
Jan. 1 2026Rank #14Utah Gas Tax 2026
37.9¢/gal excise + 0.65¢/gal fees = 38.55¢/gal state (57.05¢/gal with federal).
By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026
38.55¢/gal
State total
57.05¢/gal
Combined
$185.04
Annual state tax
#14
National rank
Utah gasoline tax breakdown
Excise tax
37.9¢/gal
Other fees
0.65¢/gal
State total
38.55¢/gal
Combined w/ federal
57.05¢/gal
Utah's 38.55¢/gal state total ranks #14 nationally and exceeds the 33.25¢/gal US average. Federal tax adds 18.5¢/gal everywhere.
Estimated annual gasoline tax in Utah
State tax only (federal shown separately). Gallons = miles ÷ MPG.
Higher mileage
15,000 mi · 25 MPG · 600 gal
$231.30
+ $111.00 federal
30 MPG vehicle
12,000 mi · 30 MPG · 400 gal
$154.20
+ $74.00 federal
20 MPG vehicle
12,000 mi · 20 MPG · 600 gal
$231.30
+ $111.00 federal
Default headline: $185.04 state tax at 12,000 miles and 25 MPG (480 gallons).
Key takeaways — Utah gas tax
- Utah total state gasoline tax is 38.55¢/gal (37.9¢/gal excise + 0.65¢/gal other fees) in 2026.
- Combined with federal 18.5¢/gal, the tax component is about 57.05¢/gal per gallon.
- National rank #14 (#1 = highest). That is 5.3¢/gal above the 33.25¢/gal US average state tax.
- At 12,000 miles and 25 MPG, state tax is about $185.04 and combined federal+state about $273.84.
- Bordering jurisdictions range from 18.88¢/gal to 33¢/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.
Utah vs neighboring states
Total state gasoline tax for jurisdictions that share a border with Utah. Utah is 38.55¢/gal (rank #14).
| State | State total | vs UT | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 38.55¢/gal | — | This page |
 Idaho | 33¢/gal | -5.55¢/gal | vs UT |
 Colorado | 29.18¢/gal | -9.37¢/gal | vs UT |
 Wyoming | 24¢/gal | -14.55¢/gal | vs UT |
 Nevada | 23.81¢/gal | -14.74¢/gal | vs UT |
 Arizona | 19¢/gal | -19.55¢/gal | vs UT |
 New Mexico | 18.88¢/gal | -19.67¢/gal | vs UT |
*Annual state tax at 12,000 miles and 25 MPG. Federal tax excluded from the delta column.
Utah tax on a typical fill-up
Tax dollars already included in the pump price at 38.55¢/gal state + federal.
10-gallon fill-up
$3.86
state · $5.71 w/ federal
15-gallon fill-up
$5.78
state · $8.56 w/ federal
20-gallon fill-up
$7.71
state · $11.41 w/ federal
How to read this page
Utah gas tax overview (2026)
Utah charges a total statewide gasoline tax of 38.55¢/gal as of January 1, 2026, per Tax Foundation Table 22. That breaks down to 37.9¢/gal in excise and 0.65¢/gal in other per-gallon fees.
Add the federal 18.5¢/gal for a combined tax component of 57.05¢/gal. Wholesale crude, refining, and station margins still make up most of the retail price.
Rank #14 places Utah 5.3¢/gal above the 33.25¢/gal average across all 51 jurisdictions in this dataset.
What drivers in Utah pay over a year
Using 12,000 miles at 25 MPG (480 gallons), state gasoline tax alone is about $185.04. Federal tax on the same gallons is about $88.80.
A 15-gallon fill-up carries roughly $5.78 in state tax ($8.56 including federal)—before any local add-ons.
If you often cross into Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming, compare those rates before assuming Utah is always the cheapest fill.
Planning fuel costs in Utah
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 Utah gas tax page helps
Useful if…
- •Residents of Utah estimating how much of each fill-up is tax.
- •Commuters weighing Utah 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.
Utah gas tax checklist
Quick steps before treating the statewide average as your exact pump tax.
- 1Confirm Utah's 38.55¢/gal state total and rank #14.
- 2Add federal 18.5¢/gal for a 57.05¢/gal combined tax component.
- 3Estimate annual cost with your miles ÷ MPG × rate.
- 4Ask whether local fuel taxes apply at your usual stations.
- 5Compare Utah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ohio | 38.5¢/gal | #15 | $184.80 |
 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 |
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State gasoline tax rates with annual driving-cost estimates.
Utah gasoline tax FAQs
Utah's total state gasoline tax is 38.55¢/gal in 2026: 37.9¢/gal excise plus 0.65¢/gal in other per-gallon fees.
57.05¢/gal per gallon (38.55¢/gal state + 18.5¢/gal federal).
At 12,000 miles and 25 MPG (480 gallons), state tax is about $185.04 and federal tax about $88.80, for $273.84 combined.
Utah ranks #14 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. Utah may use a different diesel excise or fee schedule than the gasoline total shown here.
Utah's 38.55¢/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 $8.56 including federal 18.5¢/gal—already in the pump price.
Nearby state totals: Idaho 33¢/gal (-5.55¢/gal vs UT); Colorado 29.18¢/gal (-9.37¢/gal vs UT); Wyoming 24¢/gal (-14.55¢/gal vs UT); Nevada 23.81¢/gal (-14.74¢/gal vs UT); Arizona 19¢/gal (-19.55¢/gal vs UT); New Mexico 18.88¢/gal (-19.67¢/gal vs UT). 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.