Nova Scotia IFTA Fuel Tax Rate
Nova Scotia's IFTA diesel rate for the 3rd quarter of 2026 is $0.4168 per gallon (C$0.1540 per litre), down $0.0092 from Q2 2026.
Nova Scotia rate for Q3 2026
Special diesel, Q3 2026
$0.4168
per US gallon, down $0.0092 from Q2 2026
- Diesel tax rate
- $0.4168/gal
- Surcharge
- None listed
- Native rate
- C$0.1540/litre
- IFTA exchange rate
- 1 USD = 1.3984 CAD
- Quarter
- Q3 2026, from Jul 1, 2026
- Change vs last quarter
- down $0.0092
Nova Scotia taxes fuel by the litre in Canadian dollars. The IFTA matrix shows C$0.1540 per litre as $0.4168 per US gallon, using that quarter's exchange rate of 1.3984 CAD to the US dollar.
Worked example: the Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotia, and 100 gallons bought there.
Nova Scotia vs. its neighbors, Q3 2026
| Jurisdiction | Diesel + surcharge | vs. NS |
|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | $0.4182 | +$0.0014 |
| Nova Scotia | $0.4168 | — |
| Prince Edward Island | $0.3830 | −$0.0338 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $0.2572 | −$0.1596 |
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.
Nova Scotia 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. Nova Scotia'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.