July 1 Brings Increase in State's Gas Tax

Illinois Gas Tax Overview

• Recent Increase: On July 1, 2024, the gas tax in Illinois increased from 45 cents to 47 cents per gallon.

• Revenue: Since July 1, 2023, Illinois has collected over $2.5 billion in fuel taxes, according to the state.​

• National Rank: Illinois has the second-highest gas tax in the U.S., after California, which charges 60 cents per gallon

• Origins: The gas tax started in 1977.
  

• 2019 Hike: In 2019, the tax was raised from 19 cents to 38 cents per gallon to fund a $45 billion infrastructure project.
  

• 2022 Freeze: There was a six-month freeze on the gas tax in July 2022 to help with economic recovery after COVID-19
  

• EV Owners: Electric vehicle owners, who don’t pay the gas tax, are charged an extra $100 annually in addition to their registration fee to make up for lost tax revenue.

• Annual Increases: The gas tax goes up every year to keep up with inflation.​