Kane County Motor Fuel Tax increase effective July 1st
Summary
The Illinois Department of Revenue announces that Kane County has increased its County Motor Fuel Tax rate from 5 cents to 8 cents per gallon, effective July 1, 2026. The tax applies to all retail motor fuel sales within Kane County under authority of the County Motor Fuel Tax Law (55 ILCS 5/5-1035.1). Fuel distributors and retailers must update systems to reflect the 3-cent per gallon increase for sales on or after July 1, 2026.
What changed
Kane County, Illinois has increased its County Motor Fuel Tax from 5 cents to 8 cents per gallon, effective July 1, 2026. This 60% tax rate increase applies to all retail motor fuel sales made within Kane County boundaries.
Fuel distributors, retailers, and service stations in Kane County must update tax collection systems, point-of-sale software, and pricing displays to reflect the new 8-cent rate for all sales on or after July 1, 2026. Businesses should review fuel supply agreements and adjust financial projections to account for the increased tax burden passed through to consumers.
What to do next
- Update point-of-sale and tax calculation systems to reflect the new 8¢ per gallon rate for Kane County sales
- Communicate the tax rate change to customers and adjust fuel pricing accordingly
- Review fuel supply contracts to assess impact of the increased tax rate
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FY 2026-20, County Motor Fuel Tax Changes for Kane County, Effective July 1, 2026
News – Wednesday, April 8, 2026 print Email Effective July 1, 2026, as permitted under the County Motor Fuel Tax Law, 55 ILCS 5/5-1035.1, Kane County has increased the County Motor Fuel Tax rate on sales of motor fuel in that county.
For retail sales made up to and including June 30, 2026, Kane County imposes the County Motor Fuel Tax at a rate of five cents (5.0¢) per gallon. Effective July 1, 2026, Kane County has imposed the County Motor Fuel Tax at a rate of eight cents (8¢) per gallon.
See Informational Bulletin FY 2026-20, County Motor Fuel Tax Changes for Kane County, Effective July 1, 2026 for more information.
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