What States Have the Highest Gas Tax

Pumping gas into the tank in your car is causing some stress for folks who are struggling to keep up. The average price in Louisiana is now right at $4.00 a gallon in Louisiana. You can find prices in the Shreveport area for about $3.79.

You might not realize, but you pay a pretty good chunk of money on the taxes on fuel. The federal gas tax is $18.4 cents per gallon for regular fuel and for diesel, its 24.4 cents per gallon. That federal tax has not changed since 1993.

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Several states including Georgia, Ohio and Illinois have suspended gas taxes while the prices are so high. Louisiana has not taken action to suspend the gas tax.

The Tax Foundation shows Louisiana's tax is near the bottom of the list among all states. The Bayou State checks in at #44.

Regional Breakdown: Gas Taxes Across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi

Drivers navigating the Gulf Coast and Ark-La-Tex regions experience contrasting state-level fuel tax rates (not including the federal tax):

Texas: Holding steady as one of the most budget-friendly states for motorists, Texas levies a flat state gas tax of $0.20 per gallon.
Louisiana: Neighboring Louisiana keeps its baseline close behind, with a state fuel tax rate hovering around $0.2093 per gallon.
Mississippi: Mississippi drivers pay a state gas tax rate of $0.214 per gallon.
Arkansas: Ticking slightly higher in the region, Arkansas implements a state gas tax rate of $0.25 per gallon.

What Does Louisiana Spend the Gas Tax On?

The gas tax in Louisiana is used to pay for highways. The money goes directly to the Transportation Trust Fund (TTF).

Road and Bridge Construction & Maintenance: Funding major highway projects, structural repairs, engineering, and general upkeep managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD).

Federal Match Funds: Providing the required state matching dollars needed to draw down federal highway funds for large-scale projects.

Parish Transportation Funds: Allocating a portion of revenues to local governments to help maintain local roads and infrastructure.

State Police Traffic Management: Portions of the fund have historically been directed to support traffic-related safety and enforcement operations by the Louisiana State Police.