Connecticut State Department of Revenue Services

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SN 91(6)

Special Notice to Motor Vehicle Fuels Tax Distributors

Statutory Authority: 1991 Senate Bill No. 2010, §121

Effective Date: September 1, 1991

On August 22, 1991, the Special Session of the Connecticut General Assembly passed Senate Bill No. 2010, §121, making the following tax rate changes for motor vehicle fuels effective September 1, 1991.

  1. The gasoline tax rate is increased from 23 cents per gallon to 25 cents per gallon.
  2. The gasohol tax rate is increased from 22 cents per gallon to 24 cents per gallon.
  3. The special (diesel) fuel tax rate is decreased from 23 cents per gallon to 18 cents per gallon.

Revised tax returns reflecting these changes will be sent to you in time to file your next return. If you have any questions regarding these changes, you may call the Excise Tax Subdivision at 860-541-3225. 

SN 91(6)
Motor Vehicle Fuels Tax
Issued 8/91