Fuel tax rates

Fuel tax rates were last changed on July 1, 2022. The current rates are:

  • 9 ¢ per litre

Effective July 1, 2022 until June 30, 2025, the fuel tax rate will be reduced from 14.3 cents per litre to 9.0 cents per litre, representing a cut of 5.3 cents per litre. The tax rate decrease takes effect at 12:01 a.m., July 1, 2022. This temporary tax cut applies to clear diesel (including blended), clear kerosene and biodiesel.

  • 4.5¢ per litre for railway equipment

The current dye cost (updated quarterly) is $2.45 per litre.

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Additional information

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Geographic coverage
Ontario
Last Validated Date
October 1, 2024
Update frequency
As required

Fuel tax rates

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Date range: May 20, 1981 - June 30, 2025

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    Fuel tax rates English and French [59.4 KiB]

    Last Updated: October 1, 2024

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