You may be thinking a lot about gas taxes recently, and honestly, that makes sense as gas prices continue to climb in 2026. The federal gasoline tax is holding steady at 18.4 cents per gallon, but state taxes, which vary depending on where you live, are a different story.
Right now, the average state gas tax is about 33 cents per gallon, with some states making small increases to keep up with inflation and fund road and infrastructure projects. In other words, a few extra cents here and there can start to add up faster than you might expect.
