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Kansas |
Natural Gas and Propane Fuel Tax |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Kansas
Any individual using or selling compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), or liquefied petroleum gas (propane) as a motor fuel must report fuel use and remit taxes due to the Kansas Department of Revenue on a monthly basis. The minimum tax imposed on CNG is $0.24 per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE), LNG is $0.26 per GGE, and propane is $0.23 per gallon. The state imposes a tax rate of $0.24 per gallon on conventional motor fuel.
Alternatively, CNG, LNG, and propane vehicle users may apply for special permit decals to pay motor fuel taxes on a mileage basis. The number of gallons used on Kansas highways is determined based on the following miles per gallon (mpg) estimates:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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MPG
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6,000 pounds (lbs.) or less
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12 mpg
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6,001 to12,000 lbs.
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10 mpg
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12,001 to 24,000 lbs.
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7 mpg
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24,001 to 42,000 lbs.
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6 mpg
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42,001 to 66,000 lbs.
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4 mpg
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Over 66,000 lbs.
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3 mpg
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(Reference Kansas Statutes 79-34,141; 79-3490; and 79-3491a through 79-3492e)
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Kansas |
E85 Tax Rate and Definition |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Kansas
The minimum motor vehicle fuel tax rate on E85 is $0.17 per gallon, compared to the conventional motor fuel tax rate of $0.24 per gallon. E85 is defined as an alternative fuel that is a blend of denatured ethanol and hydrocarbon and typically contains 85% ethanol by volume, but must contain at least 70% ethanol by volume, and complies with ASTM Standard D5798-99.
(Reference Kansas Statutes 79-3401 and 79-34,141)
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Kansas |
Electric Vehicle (EV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Fees |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Kansas
Beginning January 1, 2020, the annual registration fee for EVs is $100 and $50 for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and HEVs.
(Reference Kansas Statutes 8-143)
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