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International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)
IFTA applies to qualified vehicles operating in more than one IFTA jurisdiction. A qualified motor vehicle is a motor vehicle used, designed, or maintained for transportation of persons or property and:
- Having two axles and a gross vehicle weight or registered gross vehicle weight exceeding 11,797 kilograms (26,000 pounds); or
- Having three or more axles regardless of weight; or
- Is used in combination, when the weight of such combination exceeds 11,797 kilograms (26,000 pounds) gross vehicle weight.
Qualified motor vehicle does not include recreational vehicles.
Prince Edward Island imposes a fuel tax on special diesel and gasoline.
Fees
| IFTA License | $25 |
| IFTA Decals (2) | $25 per vehicle (renewed annually) |
Temporary decal permits
Temporary decal permits may be issued if time is an issue.
Fuel tax rates
The current provincial fuel tax rate is $.203 per litre for diesel fuel and $.206 per litre for gasoline and $.17 for propane. In addition, the Canadian federal government also charges both the 5% GST and 10% PST and an excise tax per litre on all fuel sold. Prince Edward Island does have both clear and coloured fuel, however, only clear fuel is available for use by commercial motor carriers.
Fuel trip permits
Refer to Prince Edward Island Temporary Trip Permits for more information