Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 14 R cosponsors

HB 2841 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in liquid fuels and fuels tax, further providing for definitions; and providing for consumer fuel price relief.

Last action — Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Oct. 7, 2026

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

In plain language

The bill aims to reduce fuel taxes in Pennsylvania starting in 2027.

This bill amends fuel tax definitions and establishes a framework for reducing fuel taxes based on average rates from neighboring states. It is designed to provide consumer fuel price relief after December 31, 2026.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers will see a potential reduction in fuel taxes, possibly lowering fuel prices.

Summary

Lowering Pennsylvania's Fuel Taxes

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends the definitions and introduces a framework for consumer fuel price relief in Pennsylvania.

  • 75 Pa.C.S. § 9002

    (1) After December 31, 2013, and before January 1, 2015, the average wholesale price shall be $1.87 per gallon. (2) After December 31, 2014, and before January 1, 2017, the average wholesale price shall be $2.49 per gallon.

    The previous fixed average wholesale prices are removed.

  • 75 Pa.C.S. § 9002

    (4) After December 31, 2026, the average wholesale price shall be determined in accordance with section 90A02(a) (relating to consumer fuel price relief).

    A new method for determining the average wholesale price after 2026 is established.

  • 75 Pa.C.S. § 90A02

    (a) Reduction.--After December 31, 2026, the average wholesale price shall be determined annually by the Department of Revenue and shall be a price per gallon that establishes a total tax rate for the oil company franchise tax imposed under Chapters 90 (relating to liquid fuels and fuels tax) and 95 (relating to taxes for highway maintenance and construction) as follows: (1) For liquid fuels, a total tax rate for the oil company franchise tax per gallon baseline equal to the average gas tax imposed by New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia and Ohio. (2) For fuels, a total tax rate for the oil company franchise tax per gallon baseline equal to the average gas tax imposed by New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia and Ohio.

    Establishes a new tax rate structure for fuels based on the average gas taxes of neighboring states starting after 2026.

  • 75 Pa.C.S. § 90A03

    No later than February 1, 2028, and every February 1 thereafter, the Department of Revenue shall, in consultation with the Department of Transportation, provide the Office of the Budget and the General Assembly with the estimated loss in revenue due to the reduction in the average wholesale price under section 90A02 (relating to consumer fuel price relief).

    Requires an annual revenue loss estimate due to the new pricing structure.

  • 75 Pa.C.S. § 90A04

    (a) Certification.--No later than 30 days after receipt of the estimated loss in revenue under section 90A03 (relating to revenue loss estimate), the Office of the Budget shall certify the amount and notify the State Treasurer of the certified amount. (b) Transfer.--No later than 60 days after receipt of the certified estimate under subsection (a), the State Treasurer shall transfer an amount equal to the estimate from the General Fund to the Motor License Fund or any other fund or account authorized by law to receive revenue from the taxes imposed under section 9004(b) and (d) (relating to imposition of tax, exemptions and deductions).

    Establishes a process for certifying and transferring funds based on revenue loss estimates.

Action History

  1. Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Oct. 7, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2841 do?
Lowering Pennsylvania's Fuel Taxes
Who sponsors HB 2841?
HB 2841 is sponsored by Aaron Bernstine (Republican), Tom Jones (Republican), Marc S. Anderson (Republican), Jill N. Cooper (Republican), Jacob D. Banta (Republican), Brenda M. Pugh (Republican), Joe Hamm (Republican), Andrea C. Verobish (Republican), Jamie Walsh (Republican), Donna Scheuren (Republican), Milou Mackenzie (Republican), Charity Grimm Krupa (Republican), Kristin Marcell (Republican), and Ryan Warner (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2841?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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