Louisiana Gas Tax (2026)

Permitted: 20.0 cents/gallon in state tax (16c excise to the Transportation Trust Fund + 4c dedicated to debt service).

PermittedVerified May 31, 2026

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Official source: revenue.louisiana.gov →

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Gas Tax in states bordering Louisiana

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ArkansasInfo
24.7¢/gallon state motor fuel tax on gasoline, plus a 0.3¢/gallon Petroleum Environmental Fee = 25.0¢/gallon in total state taxes and fees (excludes the 18.4¢ federal tax). Gasoline rate is set through Sept 30, 2026.
Verified Jul 3, 2026 · Source: dfa.arkansas.gov · Full Arkansas rule →
MississippiInfo
24.4 cents/gallon total state charges on gasoline from July 1, 2026: the excise rose from 21.0c to 24.0c (the second annual 3-cent step of the phase-in enacted in 2025) plus the 0.4c environmental protection fee. Excludes the 18.4c federal tax.
Verified Jul 2, 2026 · Source: dor.ms.gov · Full Mississippi rule →
TexasPermitted
20.0 cents/gallon state gasoline tax (flat 20c); excludes the 18.4c federal tax.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: comptroller.texas.gov · Full Texas rule →

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