California IFTA Fuel Tax Rate, 4th Quarter 2024
California's IFTA diesel rate for the 4th quarter of 2024 is $1.0230 per gallon, unchanged from Q3 2024.
California rate for Q4 2024
Special diesel, Q4 2024
$1.0230
per US gallon, unchanged from Q3 2024
- Diesel tax rate
- $1.0230/gal
- Surcharge
- None listed
- Quarter
- Q4 2024, from Oct 1, 2024
- Change vs last quarter
- unchanged
Notes from the source
Matrix footnote #1 (CALIFORNIA): CNG to be reported for each 100 cubic feet at standard pressure and temperature. A blend of Alcohol when containing not more than 15% Gasoline or Diesel should be reported as E-85 or M-85. Dimethyl Ether (DM) and Dimethyl Ether-Liquified Petroleum Gas Blends (DME/LPG) should be reported under Propane.
Worked example: the California line of your IFTA return
Change the numbers to match your quarter. Prefilled with 10,000 total miles on 1,550 gallons, 1,200 of those miles in California, and 100 gallons bought there.
California vs. its neighbors, Q4 2024
| Jurisdiction | Diesel + surcharge | vs. CA |
|---|---|---|
| California | $1.0230 | — |
| Nevada | $0.2700 | −$0.7530 |
| Arizona | $0.2600 | −$0.7630 |
| Oregon | $0.0000 | −$1.0230 |
On an IFTA return, a higher rate doesn't mean you pay more overall. Fuel you buy in a high-rate state earns a bigger credit. What matters is where you burn the fuel versus where you buy it.
California rate, last 4 quarters
Source: IFTA, Inc. Fuel Tax Rate Matrix, 4th Quarter 2024 · Effective Oct 1, 2024 · Last verified Sep 28, 2026
IFTA, Inc. publishes the rates each member jurisdiction reports. California's tax agency is the final word on its rate.
Estimates for planning. Confirm with your tax pro or your base jurisdiction's IFTA office before filing.