Georgia IFTA Fuel Tax Rate, 3rd Quarter 2026
Georgia's IFTA diesel rate for the 3rd quarter of 2026 is $0.3730 per gallon, unchanged from Q2 2026.
Georgia rate for Q3 2026
Special diesel, Q3 2026
$0.3730
per US gallon, unchanged from Q2 2026
- Diesel tax rate
- $0.3730/gal
- Surcharge
- None listed
- Quarter
- Q3 2026, from Jul 1, 2026
- Change vs last quarter
- unchanged
Notes from the source
Matrix footnote #30 (GEORGIA): Georgia temporarily suspended the collection of motor fuel tax, pursuant a State of Georgia Executive Order. Suspension is effective September 12, 2023, suspending the collection of motor fuel excise tax from September 13, 2023 through November 29, 2023. For further information, see Informational Bulletin MFT-2023-01 on our website at dor.georgia.gov and IFTA, Inc. Important Notices.
Worked example: the Georgia 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 Georgia, and 100 gallons bought there.
Georgia vs. its neighbors, Q3 2026
| Jurisdiction | Diesel + surcharge | vs. GA |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $0.4100 | +$0.0370 |
| Florida | $0.4097 | +$0.0367 |
| Georgia | $0.3730 | — |
| Alabama | $0.3100 | −$0.0630 |
| South Carolina | $0.2800 | −$0.0930 |
| Tennessee | $0.2700 | −$0.1030 |
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.
Georgia rate, last 4 quarters
Source: IFTA, Inc. Fuel Tax Rate Matrix, 3rd Quarter 2026 · Effective Jul 1, 2026 · Last verified Sep 28, 2026
IFTA, Inc. publishes the rates each member jurisdiction reports. Georgia'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.