Delaware IFTA Fuel Tax Rate, 1st Quarter 2026
Delaware's IFTA diesel rate for the 1st quarter of 2026 is $0.2200 per gallon, unchanged from Q4 2025.
Delaware rate for Q1 2026
Special diesel, Q1 2026
$0.2200
per US gallon, unchanged from Q4 2025
- Diesel tax rate
- $0.2200/gal
- Surcharge
- None listed
- Quarter
- Q1 2026, from Jan 1, 2026
- Change vs last quarter
- unchanged
Notes from the source
Matrix footnote #36 (DELAWARE): Delaware assesses an annual Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) registration fee under 21 Del. C. § 2151A, in addition to standard registration fees, based on the vehicle’s alternative fuel type and gross vehicle weight to ensure all vehicles contribute to road maintenance regardless of fuel type.
Worked example: the Delaware 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 Delaware, and 100 gallons bought there.
Delaware vs. its neighbors, Q1 2026
| Jurisdiction | Diesel + surcharge | vs. DE |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $0.7410 | +$0.5210 |
| New Jersey | $0.5610 | +$0.3410 |
| Maryland | $0.4675 | +$0.2475 |
| Delaware | $0.2200 | — |
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.
Delaware rate, last 4 quarters
Source: IFTA, Inc. Fuel Tax Rate Matrix, 1st Quarter 2026 · Effective Jan 1, 2026 · Last verified Sep 28, 2026
IFTA, Inc. publishes the rates each member jurisdiction reports. Delaware'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.