Minnesota IFTA Fuel Tax Rate, 1st Quarter 2026
Minnesota's IFTA diesel rate for the 1st quarter of 2026 is $0.3260 per gallon, up $0.0080 from Q4 2025.
Minnesota rate for Q1 2026
Special diesel, Q1 2026
$0.3260
per US gallon, up $0.0080 from Q4 2025
- Diesel tax rate
- $0.3260/gal
- Surcharge
- None listed
- Quarter
- Q1 2026, from Jan 1, 2026
- Change vs last quarter
- up $0.0080
Notes from the source
Matrix footnote #16 (MINNESOTA): CNG rate: The rate converted to Cubic Feet is $0.002597
Worked example: the Minnesota 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 Minnesota, and 100 gallons bought there.
Minnesota vs. its neighbors, Q1 2026
| Jurisdiction | Diesel + surcharge | vs. MN |
|---|---|---|
| Manitoba | $0.3437 | +$0.0177 |
| Wisconsin | $0.3290 | +$0.0030 |
| Minnesota | $0.3260 | — |
| Iowa | $0.3250 | −$0.0010 |
| South Dakota | $0.2800 | −$0.0460 |
| Ontario | $0.2475 | −$0.0785 |
| North Dakota | $0.2300 | −$0.0960 |
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.
Minnesota 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. Minnesota'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.