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A 526

Requires that fuel stations specify taxes levied on motor fuel sales.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Bob Auth and 3 co-sponsors

Requires explicit display of exact State and Federal motor fuel tax amounts on pump prices, replacing generic “tax included” with separate tax figures.

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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Bill Summary · A 526

Summary: A-526 (NJ, 222nd Legislature) – Requires explicit display of motor fuel taxes at retail pumps

Purpose and intent

  • The bill aims to increase transparency by requiring gas stations to publicly display the exact amount of State and Federal motor fuel taxes included in the price per gallon (and per liter where applicable) at the pump or dispenser.
  • It removes the current allowance for generic tax-included language and mandates a specific tax amount on signage.

Key provisions and changes

  • Amends:
    • P.L.1938, c.163 (C.56:6-2), Section 201
    • P.L.1952, c.258 (C.56:6-2.3), Section 3
  • Display requirements (updated to be explicit):
    • Retail dealers must display the price per gallon (and per liter if applicable) with the actual taxes included.
    • The sign must separately state the specific amounts of State and Federal taxes included in the posted price. Previously, signs could say taxes are included without specifying amounts.
    • The posted price must remain in effect for at least 24 hours.
  • Pricing rules maintained:
    • Dealers cannot sell fuel for less than the net cost plus selling expenses.
    • Signage restrictions remain in place to prevent competing price signs or misleading advertising.
  • Advertising and rebates:
    • Advertising that references price must include all taxes and specify the exact State and Federal tax amounts.
    • Rebate/discount programs via credit/debit/rewards cards may be used, provided they do not alter the posted price and except for related card interchange/transaction fees.
  • Branding and labeling:
    • Pumps and fueling equipment must display the product brand and price information clearly; no substitutions of fuel grades through signage substitutions.
  • Effective branding on non-branded fuels:
    • If a fuel container lacks a brand, the sign must display “No Brand.”
  • Effective date:
    • The act takes effect on the first day of the seventh month after enactment.

Who/what is affected

  • Revenue and compliance: All retail motor fuel dealers in New Jersey (gas stations, service stations, and any business selling motor fuels at retail).
  • Consumers: Buyers of motor fuels per gallon and per liter will see explicit tax amounts included in the pump prices.
  • Advertising and promotions: Any marketing or pricing advertising for motor fuel must disclose explicit tax amounts.

Procedural/timeline aspects

  • Status: Introduced January 13, 2026; referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
  • Enactment timeline: If passed, effective date is the first day of the seventh month after enactment.

Practical impact

  • Increased price transparency for consumers by clearly separating and identifying State and Federal motor fuel taxes on pump signage.
  • Dealers face a stricter display standard, eliminating generic “tax included” language and requiring precise tax dollar amounts on the posted price.
  • Potential signage and display updates for compliance, with cost considerations for retailers to adjust pumps or brackets accordingly.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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