Taxing natural gas as a motor fuel

Natural gas is becoming increasingly popular as a transportation fuel due to its lower costs and less environmental impact. As a result, it’s gaining the attention of state regulators, many of whom are looking to add natural gas to the list of motor fuels subjected to excise tax. This whitepaper serves as a primer for both commercial and government entities looking to understand the motor fuel excise tax implications around natural gas with respect to sales and distribution.