Map Shows States Where Drivers Will Pay Higher Gas Tax
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Millions of motorists across the United States will begin paying a higher gas tax starting on Tuesday as hikes go into effect.
Why It Matters
Gas prices have dropped over the past year or so, leaving more money in drivers' pockets. But several states will see new tax hikes on Tuesday.
Fuel taxes are used to maintain and repair existing roads, as well as construct new infrastructure.
What To Know
Drivers in at least eight states will see gas tax hikes starting on July 1. Here is an overview of how laws are changing in those states.
California
California's gas excise tax, already the highest in the nation, will increase 1.6 cents per gallon in July, bringing it to 61.2 cents per gallon from 59.6 cents.
Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom's office put out a press release earlier this month refuting claims that the tax would increase by 65 cents.
"California's gasoline tax will increase by 1.6 cents per gallon, starting July 1, as required by law. This annual inflation increase was enacted by the Legislature in 2017 to help pay for road repairs—and overwhelmingly approved by voters in 2018 when they rejected a repeal attempt," his office wrote.
Illinois
Gasoline in Illinois will increase from about 47 cents per gallon to just over 48.3 cents, according to the Illinois Department of Revenue. Diesel fuel will also increase from 54.5 cents per gallon to 55.8 cents. Illinois drivers face other fees and levies that cause it to have among the highest fuel tax rates in the country.
Indiana
Indiana's gas tax is set to have a minor increase to adjust for inflation—from 35 cents per gallon to 36 cents, according to the Indiana Department of Revenue.
Its gas use tax, which fluctuates regularly, also increased to 17.5 cents per gallon.
Mississippi
In Mississippi, the gas tax is expected to increase from 21 cents per gallon to 24 cents, according to the state's Department of Revenue.
A gas pump nozzle at a Valero station in Austin, Texas, on June 30, 2025.
A gas pump nozzle at a Valero station in Austin, Texas, on June 30, 2025.Missouri
Missouri drivers will also see a slightly higher gas tax—from 27 cents per gallon to 29.5 cents.
Nebraska
Nebraska's gas tax will increase from 30.4 cents per gallon to 31.8 cents, according to the state's Department of Revenue.
Rhode Island
The gas tax in Rhode Island will increase one cent from the last hike in 2023, according to the Rhode Island Department of Revenue. It will increase to 38 cents per gallon from 37 cents.
Virginia
Virginia's fuel tax will increase from 30.8 cents per gallon to 31.7 cents, according to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. The gas sales tax also increased from 9 cents per gallon to 9.3 cents.
Washington
In Washington, the gas tax increased from 49.4 cents per gallon to 55.4 cents, according to the Washington State Department of Licensing.
Where Is the Gas Tax Dropping?
A few states will also see their gas taxes drop a bit.
In Maryland, it will fall from 47.1 cents per gallon to 47 cents, reported The Herald-Mail, a Hagerstown-based newspaper.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, a Democrat, announced in June that the state's tax would drop 1.4 cents per gallon to 26.4 cents, reported WSAZ.
What People Are Saying
State Senator Marko Liias, a Washington Democrat, told The Washington State Standard: "This will keep projects on track and ensure the promises we've made can be kept. As you drive around and see those orange cones, that's where your money is at work."
California Governor Gavin Newsom's office wrote: "There are many disingenuous claims swirling about California gas prices 'set to soar'—the truth is that gas prices won't come anywhere close to increasing by 65 cents, as many would have you believe."
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