Besides longer engine life and cleaner air, you’ll save on motor fuel excise taxes—9.8 cents on every gallon. Here’s how propane can lower your motor fuel tax bite: MOTOR FUEL EXCISE TAX COMPARISONS   DIESEL GASOLINE PROPANE FEDERAL 24.4¢* 18.4¢* 13.6¢ STATE 20.0¢ 20.0¢ 15.0¢ TOTAL 44.4¢ 38.4¢ 28.6¢ SAVINGS 9.8¢ * 0.1¢ per gallon Leaking Underground Storage Tank fund Propane state motor fuel tax is not collected at the pump. Users buy an annual prepaid tax decal based on vehicle weight and miles traveled (see back). SCHOOL DISTRICTS and COUNTIES ARE EXEMPT FROM THE STATE PROPANE MOTOR FUEL TAX. Government agencies and non-profit educational organizations are exempt from the federal tax. Call (800) 64-CLEAR for more information. Energy Policy Act Deductions Back to Commercial Uses