Pennsylvania IFTA Fuel Tax Rate
Pennsylvania's IFTA diesel rate for the 3rd quarter of 2026 is $0.7410 per gallon, unchanged from Q2 2026.
Pennsylvania rate for Q3 2026
Special diesel, Q3 2026
$0.7410
per US gallon, unchanged from Q2 2026
- Diesel tax rate
- $0.7410/gal
- Surcharge
- None listed
- Quarter
- Q3 2026, from Jul 1, 2026
- Change vs last quarter
- unchanged
Notes from the source
Matrix footnote #4 (PENNSYLVANIA): To convert CNG from standard cubic feet (scf) into Gasoline Gallon Equivalents (GGEs), divide CNG (scf) units by 126.67. Dyed diesel fuel or dyed kerosene consumed in PA operations, by qualified motor vehicles authorized by the IRS to use dyed fuel on highway, is not taxable. The Electricity tax rate is per kilowatt hours (kWh).
Worked example: the Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, and 100 gallons bought there.
Pennsylvania vs. its neighbors, Q3 2026
| Jurisdiction | Diesel + surcharge | vs. PA |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $0.7410 | — |
| New Jersey | $0.5610 | −$0.1800 |
| Maryland | $0.4745 | −$0.2665 |
| Ohio | $0.4700 | −$0.2710 |
| New York | $0.3805 | −$0.3605 |
| West Virginia | $0.3570 | −$0.3840 |
| Delaware | $0.2200 | −$0.5210 |
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.
Pennsylvania 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. Pennsylvania'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.