Utah: Fuel Excise Taxes
Utah 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 Utah and Federal levels. Excise taxes on Fuel are implemented by every state, as are excises on alcohol and tobacco products.
Utah Gasoline Tax
| Excise: | $0.29 / gallon |
|---|---|
| Addl. Tax: | $0.00 / gallon† |
| Total Tax: | $0.29 / gallon |
Utah Diesel Tax
| Excise: | $0.29 / gallon |
|---|---|
| Addl. Tax: | $0.00 / gallon† |
| Total Tax: | $0.29 / gallon |
Utah Gasohol Tax
| Excise: | $0.29 / gallon |
|---|---|
| Addl. Tax: | $0.00 / gallon† |
| Total Tax: | $0.29 / gallon |
Other Utah Fuel Excise Tax Rates
The primary excise taxes on fuel in Utah are on gasoline, though most states also tax other types of fuel.
Utah Aviation Fuel Tax
In Utah, Aviation Fuel is subject to a state excise tax of 2.5 cents for federally certificated air carriers (@ international airport) 6.5 cents for federally certificated air carriers (airports other than international) 9 cents/gallon all other operations
Point of Taxation: Distributor
Utah CNG Tax
In Utah, CNG is subject to a state excise tax of 8.5 cents/GGE until June 30, 2015. 10.5 cents/GGE beginning July 1, 2015 until June 30, 2016.
Point of Taxation:
Utah Jet Fuel Tax
In Utah, Jet Fuel is subject to a state excise tax of same as aviation fuel
Point of Taxation: Distributor
Utah LNG Tax
In Utah, LNG is subject to a state excise tax of 8.5 cents/DGE until June 30, 2015. 10.5 cents/DGE beginning July 1, 2015 until June 30, 2016.
Point of Taxation:
Payment of Utah 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 last day of each month for the previous month.
Utah Fuel Tax Reports
Fuel producers and vendors in Utah have to pay fuel excise taxes, and are responsible for filing various fuel tax reports to the Utah government. Click the button below to view details on 0 UT fuel tax reports.
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Federal Fuel Excise Taxes
The price of all motor fuel sold in Utah 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 Utah 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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