State Excise Tax on Motor Fuel Sales Effective: January 1, 2026

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Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Effective January 1, 2026, the State Excise Tax set out below must be remitted by the licensed distributor (supplier, wholesaler) on all sales of motor fuel to any purchaser not properly licensed as a Georgia distributor of that fuel type. Sales of aviation gasoline are generally subject to a one (1) cent per gallon excise tax as long as the sale is made to a duly licensed aviation gasoline distributor (“AL” license type); if not, a 33.3 cent rate per gallon will apply. 

The following rates will be in effect from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026:

Motor Fuel TypeState Excise Tax Rate 
Gasoline$ 0.333 Per Gal.
Diesel$ 0.373 Per Gal.
Aviation Gasoline$ 0.010 Per Gal. 
Liquefied Petroleum Gas $ 0.333 Per Gal. 
Special Fuel (including CNG)$ 0.333 Per Gal.

For more information:

The State Excise Tax Rates are published annually to the Department of Revenue website. Should you have any questions regarding this bulletin, please visit our website at Department of Revenue or call the Taxpayer Services Motor Fuel Unit, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., EST, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, at 1-877-423-6711.