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New Jersey charges 49.1¢/gal on gasoline and 56.1¢/gal on diesel (all state taxes and fees). Combined with the federal tax, drivers in New Jersey pay 67.6¢/gal total on gasoline. The base excise rate is 10.5¢/gal.

NJ gasoline (combined)

49.1¢

excise: 10.5¢

NJ diesel (combined)

56.1¢

excise: 13.5¢

Federal gasoline tax

18.5¢

18.4¢ excise + 0.1¢ LUST

Combined (gas + federal)

67.6¢

Includes excise + all state fees and surcharges (49.1¢/gal).

Federal gasoline excise18.4¢/gal
Federal LUST fee0.1¢/gal
New Jersey combined49.1¢/gal
↳ of which excise10.5¢/gal
Combined rate67.6¢/gal
Rates updated for June 2026

Tax on 15 gallons of gasoline in New Jersey(all fees)

Federal tax

$2.77

New Jersey tax

$7.37

Total tax

$10.14

This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional for your specific situation. Rates last verified June 2026.

Verify rates on New Jersey Department of the Treasury — Motor Fuels Tax Rates

Gas tax per fill-up in New Jersey

State column uses the combined rate (49.1¢/gal, all fees). Excise-only rate is 10.5¢/gal.

Tank sizeState taxFederal taxTotal tax
10 gallons$4.91$1.85$6.76
12 gallons$5.89$2.22$8.11
15 gallons$7.37$2.77$10.14
18 gallons$8.84$3.33$12.17
20 gallons$9.82$3.70$13.52
25 gallons$12.28$4.63$16.90
30 gallons$14.73$5.55$20.28

Gasoline only. State tax uses combined rate (all fees). Federal includes 18.4¢ excise + 0.1¢ LUST fee.

New Jersey note: Excise rate reflects the fixed statutory Motor Fuels Tax baseline. The combined rate includes the variable Petroleum Products Gross Receipts Tax (PPGRT) adjusted annually under the state's structural Highway Fuel Cap formula.

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas tax in New Jersey?
New Jersey's state gasoline tax is 49.1¢ per gallon (all fees included; excise-only is 10.5¢) and the diesel tax is 56.1¢ per gallon (excise-only: 13.5¢). Combined with the federal 18.4¢/gal gasoline excise and 0.1¢/gal LUST fee, drivers in New Jersey pay a total of 67.6¢ per gallon of gasoline in state and federal taxes.
How much gas tax do I pay on a full tank in New Jersey?
On a 15-gallon fill-up with gasoline in New Jersey, you pay approximately $7.37 in state taxes (all fees) plus $2.77 in federal tax — a combined total of $10.14 in taxes per fill-up. Use the calculator above to adjust for your tank size.
What is the difference between New Jersey's excise tax and combined tax on fuel?
New Jersey's gasoline excise tax is 10.5¢/gal — this is the pure statutory per-gallon tax set by the state legislature. The combined rate of 49.1¢/gal includes the excise plus additional state-level fees such as environmental surcharges, petroleum storage tank fees, or sales tax components. The combined rate is what drivers effectively pay per gallon.
What is the federal gas tax in 2026?
The federal gasoline excise tax is 18.4 cents per gallon and has been unchanged since October 1, 1993. The federal diesel excise tax is 24.4 cents per gallon. An additional 0.1 cent per gallon Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) fee also applies to both fuels, bringing the combined federal rate to 18.5 c/gal (gasoline) and 24.5 c/gal (diesel). These taxes fund the Highway Trust Fund for interstate highway maintenance and mass transit.
What is the difference between excise rate and combined rate?
The excise rate is the pure statutory per-gallon excise tax set by the state legislature. The combined rate is the total state-level tax burden per gallon as compiled by the EIA, including the excise tax plus environmental fees, petroleum storage tank fees, inspection fees, and in some states an applicable sales tax on fuel. For most states the difference is small (under 2 c/gal), but states like California, Indiana, Illinois, Vermont, and Washington D.C. show significant gaps because they layer sales taxes or large surcharges on top of the excise.
Which state has the highest gas tax?
California has the highest combined state gas tax at 70.9 cents per gallon as of January 1, 2026, per the EIA. This includes the excise tax plus the 2.25% sales tax on gasoline. California also has the highest combined diesel tax at 87.3 c/gal. Illinois (66.4 c/gal gasoline) and Washington (59.04 c/gal) rank second and third.

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