Exemption + Fee for Alternative Fuel Vehicles

June 08, 2004

Summary

Compressed natural gas, liquid natural gas and methanol (M-85) are taxed at a flat rate of $100 per year, per vehicle of less than 1-ton capacity. Consumers pay this tax by purchasing a flat fee decal rather than paying excise tax at the pump. Propane or LPG is taxed at a rate of $50 per year, per vehicle of less than 1-ton capacity. AFVs exceeding 1-ton capacity are taxed at $150 per year.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: State
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Oklahoma
Incentive Type: Personal Tax Exemption
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Incentive Amount: Exempted 100% from motor fuel excise tax; instead, pay $150 per methanol vehicle

Authorities

Name: 68 Okl. St. § 1355 and § 723

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.