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Maryland IFTA Fuel Tax Rate

Maryland's IFTA diesel rate for the 3rd quarter of 2026 is $0.4745 per gallon, up $0.0070 from Q2 2026.

Maryland rate for Q3 2026

Special diesel, Q3 2026

$0.4745

per US gallon, up $0.0070 from Q2 2026

Diesel tax rate
$0.4745/gal
Surcharge
None listed
Quarter
Q3 2026, from Jul 1, 2026
Change vs last quarter
up $0.0070
Notes from the source

Matrix footnote #23 (MARYLAND): CNG: A gallon of CNG means 126.67 cubic feet of natural gas at 60 degrees Fahrenheit and one atmosphere of pressure, or 5.66 pounds of natural gas.

Worked example: the Maryland 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 Maryland, and 100 gallons bought there.

Example numbers are filled in. Tap "Calculate Maryland IFTA" to see the Maryland line of an IFTA return at the Q3 2026 rate.

Maryland vs. its neighbors, Q3 2026

IFTA diesel rates for Maryland and bordering jurisdictions, Q3 2026
JurisdictionDiesel + surchargevs. MD
Pennsylvania$0.7410+$0.2665
Virginia$0.4790+$0.0045
Maryland$0.4745—
West Virginia$0.3570−$0.1175
Delaware$0.2200−$0.2545

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.

Maryland rate, last 4 quarters

Maryland IFTA diesel rate by quarter
QuarterDieselSurchargeChange
Q4 2025$0.4675——
Q1 2026$0.4675—no change
Q2 2026$0.4675—no change
Q3 2026$0.4745—+$0.0070

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. Maryland'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.