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Use Fuel Tax

Year Started
1937
What is Taxed?
Vehicular use of liquid natural gas, compressed natural gas (CNG), and certain other fuels
Who Pays?
Owners and operators of vehicles powered by covered fuels, use fuel venders
Number of Registrants
1,029 as of June 30, 2009
Tax Rate
$0.06 to $0.18 per gallon of fuel (varies by type), $0.07 per 100 cubic feet of CNG, or annual fee based on vehicle weight
08-09 Revenues
Included in revenue for diesel fuel tax
Revenue Change from 07-08
Included in revenue for diesel fuel tax
Fund Allocation
Transportation Tax Fund - to construct and maintain public roads and mass transit systems
Citation of the Law

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