New Hampshire: Fuel Excise Taxes
New Hampshire Cigarette and Fuel Excise Taxes
In addition to (or instead of) traditional sales taxes, gasoline and other Fuel products are subject to excise taxes on both the New Hampshire and Federal levels. Excise taxes on Fuel are implemented by every state, as are excises on alcohol and tobacco products.
New Hampshire Gasoline Tax
| Excise: | $0.22 / gallon |
|---|---|
| Addl. Tax: | $0.02 / gallon† |
| Total Tax: | $0.24 / gallon |
New Hampshire Diesel Tax
| Excise: | $0.22 / gallon |
|---|---|
| Addl. Tax: | $0.02 / gallon† |
| Total Tax: | $0.24 / gallon |
New Hampshire Gasohol Tax
| Excise: | $0.22 / gallon |
|---|---|
| Addl. Tax: | $0.02 / gallon† |
| Total Tax: | $0.24 / gallon |
† Additional Applicable Taxes: Oil discharge cleanup fee
Other New Hampshire Fuel Excise Tax Rates
The primary excise taxes on fuel in New Hampshire are on gasoline, though most states also tax other types of fuel.
New Hampshire Aviation Fuel Tax
In New Hampshire, Aviation Fuel is subject to a state excise tax of 0.05625 per gallon
Point of Taxation: Distributor (Last Licensee)
New Hampshire Jet Fuel - Part 121 Tax
In New Hampshire, Jet Fuel - Part 121 is subject to a state excise tax of 0.00625 per gallon
Point of Taxation: Distributor (Last Licensee)
New Hampshire Jet Fuel - Private Tax
In New Hampshire, Jet Fuel - Private is subject to a state excise tax of 0.02125 per gallon
Point of Taxation: Distributor (Last Licensee)
New Hampshire Special Fuel - Undyed Tax
In New Hampshire, Special Fuel - Undyed is subject to a state excise tax of 0.23845 per gallon
Point of Taxation: Distributor (Last Licensee)
New Hampshire Special Fuel - Dyed Tax
In New Hampshire, Special Fuel - Dyed is subject to a state excise tax of 0.01625 per gallon
Point of Taxation: Distributor (Last Licensee)
Payment of New Hampshire Fuel Excise Taxes
Payments of fuel excise taxes are made by fuel vendors, not by end consumers, though the taxes will be passed on in the fuel's retail price. Fuel tax is due on the 20th of each month for the previous month.
New Hampshire Fuel Tax Reports
Fuel producers and vendors in New Hampshire have to pay fuel excise taxes, and are responsible for filing various fuel tax reports to the New Hampshire government. Click the button below to view details on 0 NH fuel tax reports.
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Federal Fuel Excise Taxes
The price of all motor fuel sold in New Hampshire also includes Federal motor fuel excise taxes, which are collected from the manufacturer by the IRS and are used to support the Federal Highway Administration. Federal excise tax rates on various motor fuel products are as follows:
| Gasoline | $0.18.4 per gallon |
|---|---|
| Diesel and Kerosene | $0.242 per gallon |
| Liquefied Petroleum Gas | $0.183 per gallon † |
| Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | $0.243 per gallon † |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | $0.184 per gallon † |
Included in the Gasoline, Diesel/Kerosene, and Compressed Natural Gas rates is a 0.1 ยข per gallon charge for the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund (LUST).
† These tax rates are based on energy content relative to gasoline.
What percentage of the cost of gas in New Hampshire comes from taxes and gas station profit?
The diagram above shows how the prices of an average gallon of gasoline and diesel fuel are broken down among various components, including the cost of the crude oil, refining, distribution / marketing, and taxes. In most areas, state and federal excise taxes amount to about 13% of the cost of a gallon of gas. Gas stations generally only profit a few cents per gallon.
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