Rhode Island Gas Tax Calculator

2026

Rhode Island charges 41.12¢ a gallon in state tax on gasoline and 41.12¢ on diesel in 2026, on top of the federal 18.4¢ and 24.4¢: 59.52¢ and 65.52¢ a gallon in all. Estimate your fuel costs.

By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated October 19, 2026 · Methodology

miles
MPG
$/gal
Trip Type

Fuel Needed

1.0 gal

Trip Cost

$4.33

Annual Cost

$1,125.80

Fuel Cost Breakdown

Total Distance30.0 miles
Fuel Needed1.00 gallons
One-Way Cost$4.33
Trip Cost$4.33
Weekly Cost$21.65
Monthly Cost$93.82
Annual Cost$1,125.80

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Rhode Island Gas Tax Overview

Rhode Island’s state tax on gasoline is 41.12¢ a gallon and 41.12¢ on diesel, the rate in force since July 1, 2025. That is the 10th-highest state gasoline tax of the 50 states and DC. Adjusted for inflation every other July 1 (odd years); 40¢ holds through June 30, 2027.

With the federal 18.4¢, a gallon of gasoline carries 59.52¢ of per-gallon tax, so a 15-gallon fill-up includes about $8.93 of fuel tax whatever the pump price.

The rate is due to be reset on July 1, 2027; the new figure is not published yet.

Rhode Island Fuel Taxes (2026)

State Gasoline Tax 41.12¢/gal
State Diesel Tax 41.12¢/gal
Federal Excise Tax 18.4¢ gasoline / 24.4¢ diesel
Total per Gallon 59.52¢ gasoline / 65.52¢ diesel
How the State Rate Is Built Gasoline and diesel: 40¢ motor fuel tax + 1¢ environmental protection fee + 0.119¢ oil response fee.
Next Change July 1, 2027: new rate not yet published

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