If your business has off road equipment, off road vehicles, or refrigerated trailers, switching to off road diesel also known as red dyed diesel, can lead to substantial cost savings. Unlike regular diesel, off road diesel is exempt from federal and state excise taxes, making it a more affordable option for eligible vehicles and equipment. But just how much can you save?
This guide will show you how to calculate off road diesel prices near you, where to find fuel stations that carry off road diesel at the pump, and what you need to purchase off road diesel at fuel stations.
Table of Contents
- How to calculate off road diesel prices near you
- Estimated off road diesel savings by state
- Where to find off road diesel stations
- How to buy off road diesel at fuel stations
How to Calculate Off Road Diesel Prices near You
Off road diesel is essentially the same product as regular diesel; it's simply dyed red to ensure it's only used for off road applications. As a result, its base cost is very similar to regular diesel. Off road diesel is cheaper than regular diesel because it’s exempt from state and federal road taxes that you normally pay when purchasing regular diesel, as it's intended for off road use only.
To estimate the price of off road diesel, you need to subtract the federal and state excise taxes from the price of regular diesel in your area. Follow these steps to get the estimated off road diesel prices for stations near you:
Step 1: Find Regular Diesel Prices in Your Area
Use AAA Fuel Prices or GasBuddy to find diesel prices near you. Both of these websites update diesel prices daily. Enter the price in the "regular diesel price" field of the calculator below.
Step 2: Select a State
In the second field of the off road diesel price calculator, select the state you are purchasing off road diesel in. This field will automatically populate the third field of the calculator with the estimated off road diesel savings for your state which is also displayed in the estimated off road diesel savings by state table below.
Step 3: See Your Estimated Off Road Diesel Price
Press "calculate" to get the estimated off road diesel price for your area.
To get off road diesel pricing for specific fuel stations near you, we can send you a free off road diesel fuel quote. This quote will contain the last 30 days of pricing data so you can estimate how much your company can save by purchasing off road diesel.
Estimated Off Road Diesel Savings by State
This table shows the federal and state excise taxes you don’t have to pay when buying off road diesel and adds them up to estimate your total savings per gallon.
| State | Federal Excise Tax | State Excise Tax | Est. Off Road Diesel Savings |
| Alabama | $0.243 | $0.300 | $0.543 |
| Alaska | $0.243 | $0.080 | $0.323 |
| Arizona | $0.243 | $0.260 | $0.503 |
| Arkansas | $0.243 | $0.285 | $0.468 |
| California | $0.243 | $0.466 | $0.709 |
| Colorado | $0.243 | $0.205 | $0.448 |
| Connecticut | $0.243 | $0.524 | $0.767 |
| Delaware | $0.243 | $0.220 | $0.463 |
| District of Columbia | $0.243 | $0.353 | $0.596 |
| Florida | $0.243 | $0.040 | $0.283 |
| Georgia | $0.243 | $0.362 | $0.605 |
| Hawaii | $0.243 | $0.170 | $0.413 |
| Idaho | $0.243 | $0.320 | $0.563 |
| Illinois | $0.243 | $0.545 | $0.788 |
| Indiana | $0.243 | $0.590 | $0.833 |
| Iowa | $0.243 | $0.325 | $0.568 |
| Kansas | $0.243 | $0.260 | $0.503 |
| Kentucky | $0.243 | $0.234 | $0.477 |
| Louisiana | $0.243 | $0.200 | $0.443 |
| Maine | $0.243 | $0.312 | $0.555 |
| Maryland | $0.243 | $0.469 | $0.711 |
| Massachusetts | $0.243 | $0.240 | $0.483 |
| Michigan | $0.243 | $0.310 | $0.553 |
| Minnesota | $0.243 | $0.318 | $0.561 |
| Mississippi | $0.243 | $0.180 | $0.423 |
| Missouri | $0.243 | $0.270 | $0.513 |
| Montana | $0.243 | $0.298 | $0.540 |
| Nebraska | $0.243 | $0.296 | $0.539 |
| Nevada | $0.243 | $0.270 | $0.513 |
| New Hampshire | $0.243 | $0.222 | $0.465 |
| New Jersey | $0.243 | $0.135 | $0.378 |
| New Mexico | $0.243 | $0.210 | $0.453 |
| New York | $0.243 | $0.080 | $0.323 |
| North Carolina | $0.243 | $0.403 | $0.646 |
| North Dakota | $0.243 | $0.230 | $0.473 |
| Ohio | $0.243 | $0.470 | $0.713 |
| Oklahoma | $0.243 | $0.190 | $0.433 |
| Oregon | $0.243 | $0.400 | $0.643 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.243 | $0.000 | $0.243 |
| Rhode Island | $0.243 | $0.370 | $0.613 |
| South Carolina | $0.243 | $0.280 | $0.523 |
| South Dakota | $0.243 | $0.280 | $0.523 |
| Tennessee | $0.243 | $0.270 | $0.513 |
| Texas | $0.243 | $0.200 | $0.443 |
| Utah | $0.243 | $0.385 | $0.628 |
| Vermont | $0.243 | $0.280 | $0.523 |
| Virginia | $0.243 | $0.318 | $0.561 |
| Washington | $0.243 | $0.494 | $0.737 |
| West Virginia | $0.243 | $0.152 | $0.243 |
| Wisconsin | $0.243 | $0.309 | $0.552 |
| Wyoming | $0.243 | $0.230 | $0.473 |
*Estimated savings is based on the combined federal and state excise tax amounts. Actual savings may vary depending on local taxes, sales tax, and individual stations pricing.
Where to Find Off Road Diesel Stations
Since off road diesel is primarily used for commercial purposes, it’s not typically available at regular retail gas stations because there’s simply no demand for it from the general public. To find off road diesel you’ll need to visit commercial fueling stations which are designed to serve businesses and carry off road diesel. To locate a nearby station that carries off road diesel, check out this map and list of off road diesel locations across the U.S.
How to Buy Off Road Diesel at Fuel Stations
Some states require a permit to buy off road diesel, which is why most stations only let you purchase it with a fleet fuel card. Why? Because fuel card providers typically verify that all the proper permits and paperwork are in place before giving their cardholders access to off road diesel. If stations allowed customers with credit cards or cash to purchase dyed diesel, there would be no verification process, which may place liability on the fuel station for selling off road diesel to non-permitted customers.
To buy off road diesel, you’ll need a fuel card and the Commercial Fueling Network (CFN) has the largest network of stations in the U.S. that offer dyed diesel. If you want access to off road diesel at CFN locations, just sign up for a CFN fuel card to get started.
