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NY pays most for gas despite falling prices

Gas pumpNY pays most for gas despite falling prices.

Taxing totals

Below is a breakdown of the gasoline taxes in New York, according to AAA, as of Jan. 1. The estimated sales tax would vary based on the pump price and county of sale.

NYS Excise Tax: 8 cents

NYS Petroleum Business Tax: 17.8 cents

NYS Fuel Quality Testing Tax: .05 cents

NYS Oil Spill Fund: .0196 cents

State Sales Tax: 8 cents

The Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District — including NYC and the Hudson Valley — surcharge: .75 cents

Local Sales Tax: 10.88 cents

Total State Taxes: 45.49 cents

Federal Taxes: 18.63 cents

Federal and State Tax Combined: 64.12 cents

Posted: January 8th, 2015 under Business News, General News, Peru/Regional History.

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Comment from Rich Howard
Time January 9, 2015 at 1:29 am

I knew it was a lot but not that much! Every Gallon!