Trump signs executive order aimed at lowering diesel prices
President Trump signed an executive order allowing red-dyed diesel, a cheaper fuel normally restricted to off-road use, to be used on highways through the end of 2026. The move aims to lower diesel prices, which are near record levels. Red-dyed diesel carries no federal excise tax, making it less expensive than standard highway diesel, though the change is not expected to increase the overall fuel supply.
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2 developments- Oct 5Trump is planning to ease restrictions on tax-exempt off-road diesel to cut fuel costs
- Oct 5Trump signs order to allow tax-free red-dyed diesel for highway use
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The bigger story
Left
5 viewpointsAiming at fuel costs, Trump opens tax-exempt ‘red dye’ diesel to all drivers
Trump Expands Tax-Free Diesel Access. Experts Say It May Do Little to Cut Costs
Trump signs order extending tax-free use of red-dyed diesel during midterm stop in Nebraska
Trump signs order extending tax-free use of red dye diesel during midterm stop in Nebraska
Center
6 viewpointsTrump signs order to allow tax-free red-dyed diesel for highway use
Trump signs order extending tax-free use of red-dyed diesel during midterm stop in Nebraska
Trump poised to ease red diesel limits in attempt to quell fuel inflation
Right
5 viewpointsTrump signs executive order mid-rally allowing drivers to use ‘tax-free red-dye diesel’ to lower fuel costs
Trump signs order waiving off-road rule for red-dyed diesel at Nebraska rally
Trump to widen access to tax-exempt diesel to lower record-high prices