Previous1 of 11NextThe federal gasoline excise tax rate is 18.4 cents per gallon. States then add their own taxes and fees. The American Petroleum Institute's May 2011 review found 15 states with combined gas taxes higher than the national average of 49.5 cents per gallon. Check out the top 10 worst offenders here. Related Articles:Check taxes in your stateHighest income tax ratesStates with no income taxStates with no sales taxRelated Links:Gas prices shift spending2011 tax bracket ratesSales tax deductionCapital gains by the book advertisement
The federal gasoline excise tax rate is 18.4 cents per gallon. States then add their own taxes and fees. The American Petroleum Institute's May 2011 review found 15 states with combined gas taxes higher than the national average of 49.5 cents per gallon. Check out the top 10 worst offenders here.
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