States Eye Retail Delivery Fees to Address Gas Tax Erosion

As many as 12 states are considering levies on the surging volume of packages delivered to consumers’ doorsteps—a potentially potent new revenue source aimed at offsetting declining gas tax collections.

The proposed fees come as consumers opt for the convenience and efficiency offered by online shopping companies capable of quickly delivering restaurant meals, groceries, gifts and household staples. Business groups backed by delivery companies such as Amazon and DoorDash have launched a social media campaign rallying their customers against what the companies call a “doorstep tax.”

Colorado and Minnesota pioneered per-package fees on most home delivery transactions in 2022 and ...