Last updated: May 2026 · Virginia IFTA rates current for Q1–Q4 2026
Virginia · 27.5¢/gal

Virginia IFTA Calculator 2026 — Diesel Tax Rate & Filing

Virginia diesel tax rate is 27.5¢ per gallon for 2026. Calculate your IFTA fuel tax for Virginia routes.

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Virginia IFTA Rates & Trucking Overview 2026

Virginia's diesel rate is 27.5¢/gal (2Q 2026; variable, indexed to wholesale price). Northern Virginia/DC suburbs generate enormous inbound freight from data centers, government contractors, and the dense residential population. The Port of Virginia (Norfolk/Portsmouth) is one of the top 10 US container ports and a major export hub for Virginia's agricultural and manufacturing output.

Major Virginia Trucking Routes

I-95 (North Carolina–Richmond–Northern Virginia–Maryland, Northeast Corridor), I-81 (Tennessee–Roanoke–Harrisonburg–Maryland, Shenandoah Valley), I-64 (Richmond–Charlottesville–Roanoke–West Virginia), I-77 (North Carolina–Wytheville–I-81), I-66 (DC–Front Royal)

Virginia IFTA — Frequently Asked Questions

What is Virginia's IFTA diesel tax rate in 2026?
Virginia's diesel rate is approximately 27.5¢/gal (variable).
Who administers IFTA for Virginia-based carriers?
Virginia IFTA is administered by the DMV. File quarterly at dmvnow.com. Virginia's variable diesel rate adjusts quarterly based on wholesale fuel prices.
What freight drives Virginia's trucking market?
Port of Virginia container drayage (Norfolk–Richmond–DC corridors), data center freight in Northern Virginia (AWS, Microsoft, Google all have major facilities), government/military freight for the Pentagon, quantico, and dozens of military bases, and agricultural products from the Shenandoah Valley.
Is I-81 through Virginia a significant freight corridor?
I-81 through the Shenandoah Valley carries some of the highest truck-volume traffic in the eastern US — often cited as having 25-30% truck mix. Ongoing I-81 widening and tolling projects are underway. The Wytheville interchange (I-77/I-81) is a major decision point for Southeast-to-Northeast routing.
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