How California compares
California's diesel rate of $0.9790 is the 1st highest of the 57 jurisdictions that tax diesel through IFTA this quarter. The average among them is $0.3696; the lowest is Oklahoma at $0.1900 and the highest is California at $0.9790. California does not collect tax on gasoline through IFTA (the matrix lists $0.0000), so gasoline miles there carry no IFTA tax.
Example: 1,000 miles in California
A truck averaging 6.5 MPG that drives 1,000 miles in California burns 153.85 taxable gallons there. If none of its fuel was bought in California, it owes California $150.62 for the quarter (153.85 × $0.9790). Every tax-paid gallon bought in California reduces the base tax by $0.9790. Run your own numbers.
California rates by fuel type, 3rd quarter 2026
| Fuel | U.S. $ per gallon | CAD $ per litre |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | $0.9790 | $0.3618 |
| Gasoline | $0.0000 | $0.0000 |
| Biodiesel | $0.9790 | $0.3618 |
| Gasohol | $0.0000 | $0.0000 |
| E-85 | $0.0900 | $0.0333 |
Propane, LNG, CNG, electricity and hydrogen are measured in different units from one jurisdiction to the next, so they are not listed here; see the official matrix.
California IFTA rate history
| Quarter | Diesel | Gasoline |
|---|---|---|
| 3Q 2026 | $0.9790 | $0.0000 |
| 2Q 2026 | $0.9710 | $0.0000 |
| 1Q 2026 | $0.9710 | $0.0000 |
| 4Q 2025 | $0.9710 | $0.0000 |
| 3Q 2025 | $0.9710 | $0.0000 |
| 2Q 2025 | $1.0230 | $0.0000 |
| 1Q 2025 | $1.0230 | $0.0000 |
When is the 3rd quarter 2026 return due?
IFTA returns for the 3rd quarter 2026 are due November 2, 2026. You file with your base jurisdiction, which pays California its share; miles in California go on that return whether or not you bought fuel there.
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IFTA rates in other jurisdictions
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Rates in U.S. dollars per gallon (and Canadian dollars per litre) from the final IFTA, Inc. tax rate matrix. IFTAX is not affiliated with IFTA, Inc. or any government agency; confirm rates with your base jurisdiction before filing.