Understanding Fuel Taxes in Pennsylvania
Background
Pennsylvania has a “two-tier system” for the assessment of fuel taxes. This system was originally designed in 1981 with the establishment of the Oil Company Franchise Tax (OCFT) in addition to the Flat Tax on fuel. Read more
ARRA Debate Heats Up
The Associated Press touched off a firestorm recently with its analysis regarding the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Stimulus spending, the AP asserted, “had no effect on unemployment and only barely helped the beleaguered construction industry.” Read more
PA’s Fuel Tax Ranking
Background
This information compares Pennsylvania among all states for gasoline and diesel taxes. The data was obtained from the American Petroleum Institute and is updated quarterly. Read more
Oil Company Franchise Tax 1997-2011 – Chart
History of the Oil Company Franchise Tax (OCFT) from 1997-2011. The OCFT is a key component of the state’s fuel tax which is used to fund the highway program. Read more
