Rhode Island diesel tax rate is 34.0¢ per gallon for 2026. Calculate your IFTA fuel tax for Rhode Island routes and compare neighboring state rates.
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Rhode Island IFTA Rates & Trucking Overview 2026
Rhode Island at 34.0¢/gal is the smallest state geographically — most drivers transit through without stopping. Its position on I-95 between Massachusetts and Connecticut means it sees enormous freight traffic but generates relatively little long-haul freight itself. Providence is the state's primary freight market, driven by healthcare (Brown University Medical Center complex), education, and retail distribution.
Major Rhode Island Trucking Routes
I-95 (Providence–Attleboro MA / Connecticut, Northeast Corridor), I-195 (Providence–Fall River MA, southeast connector), I-295 (Providence bypass), US-1 (Providence–Warwick, coastal secondary)
Massachusetts at 24.0¢ is 10¢ cheaper and is the obvious fueling choice before entering Rhode Island from the north. Connecticut at 49.2¢ to the south is much more expensive. Most I-95 Northeast Corridor drivers fuel in Massachusetts or Rhode Island to avoid Connecticut's extreme rate. Rhode Island is short enough — about 48 miles on I-95 — that most drivers can transit without needing to fuel.
Rhode Island IFTA — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rhode Island's IFTA diesel tax rate in 2026?
Rhode Island's diesel rate is 34.0¢/gal. Massachusetts at 24.0¢ is significantly cheaper. Since RI is only 48 miles wide on I-95, most drivers fuel in Massachusetts before entering and don't need to stop in RI.
Who administers IFTA for Rhode Island-based carriers?
Rhode Island IFTA is administered by the Division of Motor Vehicles. File quarterly at dmv.ri.gov. Rhode Island is a small state and most carriers based here operate regionally throughout New England.
What freight moves through Providence?
Healthcare supplies and equipment for Providence's major hospital complex, education freight for Brown/RISD/URI campuses, jewelry and manufacturing components for RI's specialty manufacturing sector, and retail distribution for southeastern New England.
Is Rhode Island on the Northeast Corridor hazmat route?
Yes. I-95 through Rhode Island is a designated hazmat route. The Providence Viaduct (elevated section of I-95 through downtown) has weight and vertical clearance considerations. RIDOT posts commercial vehicle advisories at ridot.net.
Fueling tip: Massachusetts at 24.0¢ saves 10¢/gal. Fill up in MA before entering RI on I-95 or I-195. Connecticut at 49.2¢ is much worse — RI is the better fueling stop before entering CT.