How North Carolina compares
North Carolina's diesel rate of $0.4100 is the 15th 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.
Example: 1,000 miles in North Carolina
A truck averaging 6.5 MPG that drives 1,000 miles in North Carolina burns 153.85 taxable gallons there. If none of its fuel was bought in North Carolina, it owes North Carolina $63.08 for the quarter (153.85 × $0.4100). Every tax-paid gallon bought in North Carolina reduces the base tax by $0.4100. Run your own numbers.
North Carolina rates by fuel type, 3rd quarter 2026
| Fuel | U.S. $ per gallon | CAD $ per litre |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | $0.4100 | $0.1514 |
| Gasoline | $0.4100 | $0.1514 |
| Biodiesel | $0.4100 | $0.1514 |
| Gasohol | $0.4100 | $0.1514 |
| E-85 | $0.4100 | $0.1514 |
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.
North Carolina IFTA rate history
| Quarter | Diesel | Gasoline |
|---|---|---|
| 3Q 2026 | $0.4100 | $0.4100 |
| 2Q 2026 | $0.4100 | $0.4100 |
| 1Q 2026 | $0.4100 | $0.4100 |
| 4Q 2025 | $0.4030 | $0.4030 |
| 3Q 2025 | $0.4030 | $0.4030 |
| 2Q 2025 | $0.4030 | $0.4030 |
| 1Q 2025 | $0.4030 | $0.4030 |
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 North Carolina its share; miles in North Carolina go on that return whether or not you bought fuel there.
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We reconcile your fuel receipts and mileage and prepare the quarterly IFTA return for you, next to your driver files and hours of service.
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.