How Nova Scotia compares
Nova Scotia's diesel rate of $0.4168 is the 14th 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.
Nova Scotia sets its rate in Canadian dollars per litre: $0.1540 CAD/L for diesel this quarter, the same as last quarter. The U.S. dollar figure is converted at the IFTA exchange rate for the quarter, so it can move even when the provincial rate does not.
Example: 1,000 miles in Nova Scotia
A truck averaging 6.5 MPG that drives 1,000 miles in Nova Scotia burns 153.85 taxable gallons there. If none of its fuel was bought in Nova Scotia, it owes Nova Scotia $64.12 for the quarter (153.85 × $0.4168). Every tax-paid gallon bought in Nova Scotia reduces the base tax by $0.4168. Run your own numbers.
Nova Scotia rates by fuel type, 3rd quarter 2026
| Fuel | U.S. $ per gallon | CAD $ per litre |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | $0.4168 | $0.1540 |
| Gasoline | $0.4196 | $0.1550 |
| Biodiesel | $0.4168 | $0.1540 |
| Gasohol | $0.4196 | $0.1550 |
| E-85 | $0.0000 | $0.0000 |
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.
Nova Scotia IFTA rate history
| Quarter | Diesel | Gasoline |
|---|---|---|
| 3Q 2026 | $0.4168 | $0.4196 |
| 2Q 2026 | $0.4260 | $0.4288 |
| 1Q 2026 | $0.4235 | $0.4262 |
| 4Q 2025 | $0.4225 | $0.4252 |
| 3Q 2025 | $0.4300 | $0.4328 |
| 2Q 2025 | $0.4077 | $0.4103 |
| 1Q 2025 | $0.4096 | $0.4123 |
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 Nova Scotia its share; miles in Nova Scotia 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.