(1) To compensate this state partially for the use of its highways, an excise tax hereby is imposed at the rate of 34 cents per gallon on the use of fuel in a motor vehicle. (2) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (3) to (6) of this section, 100 cubic feet of fuel used or sold in a gaseous state, measured at 14.73 pounds per square inch of pressure at 60 degrees Fahrenheit, is taxable at the same rate as a gallon of liquid fuel. (3) 123.57 cubic feet, or 5.66 pounds, of compressed natural gas used or sold in a gaseous state is taxable at the same rate as one gasoline gallon. (4) 1.353 gallons, or 5.75 pounds, of liquefied petroleum gas is taxable at the same rate as one gasoline gallon. (5) 1.71 gallons, or 6.059 pounds, of liquefied natural gas is taxable at the same rate as one diesel gallon. (6) One kilogram of hydrogen is taxable at the same rate as one gasoline gallon. [Amended by 1959 c.188 2; 1967 c.463 2; 1981 c.698 2; 1981 c.703 2; 1983 c.727 2,6; 1985 c.209 13; 1987 c.899 9,11,15; 1989 c.865 2; 1991 c.497 8,9; 1995 c.311 1; 2009 c.865 49; 2013 c.648 1,3; 2017 c.750 42,43; 2023 c.400 5] Note: 319.530 is amended by Enrolled House Bill 3991 (2025 special session). As of the date of publication of the 2025 Edition of the Oregon Revised Statutes, Enrolled House Bill 3991 (2025 special session) is subject to potential referendum petitions that may be filed with the Secretary of State as provided in Article IV, section 1, of the Oregon Constitution. The full text of Enrolled House Bill 3991 (2025 special session) is set forth following 801.610.
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