Taxes explained
New Jersey fuel taxes
Fixed duties and percentage taxes work differently. These records preserve effective dates and unresolved checks.
| Tax / fuel | Rate | Effective from | Through | Status and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excise Fixed gasoline | USD 0.1784/L | 2026-07-01 | Open / check source | Source verified Petroleum Products Gross Receipts Tax - requires quarterly adjustment. As of 6/30/26: $0.3860/gal for gasoline, $0.4260/gal for diesel fuel. Spill Compensation and Control Act: $0.0230/bbl ($0.0005/gal) on all petroleum products. Rate observed at the EIA reporting snapshot; verify legislative effective date. Federal tax included. |
| Excise Fixed diesel | USD 0.2128/L | 2026-07-01 | Open / check source | Source verified Petroleum Products Gross Receipts Tax - requires quarterly adjustment. As of 6/30/26: $0.3860/gal for gasoline, $0.4260/gal for diesel fuel. Spill Compensation and Control Act: $0.0230/bbl ($0.0005/gal) on all petroleum products. Rate observed at the EIA reporting snapshot; verify legislative effective date. Federal tax included. |
| Excise Fixed gasoline | USD 0.1784/L | 2026-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified Petroleum Products Gross Receipts Tax - requires quarterly adjustment. As of 1/1/26: $0.3860/gal for gasoline, $0.4260/gal for diesel fuel. Spill Compensation and Control Act: $0.0230/bbl ($0.0005/gal) on all petroleum products. Rate observed at the EIA reporting snapshot; verify legislative effective date. Federal tax included. |
| Excise Fixed diesel | USD 0.2128/L | 2026-01-01 | Open / check source | Source verified Petroleum Products Gross Receipts Tax - requires quarterly adjustment. As of 1/1/26: $0.3860/gal for gasoline, $0.4260/gal for diesel fuel. Spill Compensation and Control Act: $0.0230/bbl ($0.0005/gal) on all petroleum products. Rate observed at the EIA reporting snapshot; verify legislative effective date. Federal tax included. |
| Excise Fixed gasoline | USD 0.1674/L | 2025-07-01 | Open / check source | Source verified Petroleum Products Gross Receipts Tax - requires quarterly adjustment. As of 1/1/25: $0.3440/gal for gasoline, $0.3840/gal for diesel fuel. Spill Compensation and Control Act: $0.0230/bbl ($0.0005/gal) on all petroleum products. Rate observed at the EIA reporting snapshot; verify legislative effective date. Federal tax included. |
| Excise Fixed diesel | USD 0.2017/L | 2025-07-01 | Open / check source | Source verified Petroleum Products Gross Receipts Tax - requires quarterly adjustment. As of 1/1/25: $0.3440/gal for gasoline, $0.3840/gal for diesel fuel. Spill Compensation and Control Act: $0.0230/bbl ($0.0005/gal) on all petroleum products. Rate observed at the EIA reporting snapshot; verify legislative effective date. Federal tax included. |
Common questions
Does a percentage tax stay fixed in cents per litre?
No. VAT, GST and sales taxes vary with their taxable base. For a tax-inclusive price and one rate r, the tax amount is price × r / (1 + r).
Why are some tax records marked unverified?
A published summary can omit a local levy, a tax-base rule or an effective date. Unverified records are not treated as a complete statutory tax stack.