Trump signs order extending tax-free use of red-dyed diesel during midterm stop in Nebraska
President Trump signed an order allowing red-dyed diesel fuel to be used on highways tax-free through the end of the year. Red-dyed diesel normally carries no federal excise tax but is restricted to off-road use; this order expands that tax exemption to highway vehicles. The move aims to reduce fuel costs for truckers amid recent diesel price increases. The temporary measure is currently in effect.
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4 developments- Oct 5Trump is planning to ease restrictions on tax-exempt off-road diesel to cut fuel costs
- Oct 5Trump signs order extending tax-free use of red-dyed diesel during midterm stop in Nebraska
- Oct 6Red-dyed diesel: What is it, and can you use the tax-free fuel?
- Oct 7Trump's Red Diesel Order Could Save Truckers $100 a Tank — Temporary Relief In Effect Through Dec. 31
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