Basic motor fuel taxes in Missouri and neighboring states, ranked by tax per gallon of fuel. Rates for some states may not include additional environmental fees or underground storage tank fees.
Nebraska 24.5 cents
Arkansas 21.5 cents
Kansas 21.0 cents
Tennessee 21.0 cents
Iowa 20.0 cents
Illinois 19.0 cents
Oklahoma 17.0 cents
Kentucky 15.0 cents
Missouri Proposed 21.0 cents
Missouri Actual 17.0 cents
Source: American Petroleum Institute
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