Trump signs order allowing red-dyed diesel on highways
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday at a rally in Nebraska that waives the off-road requirement for tax-exempt red-dyed diesel. The order is aimed at lowering diesel costs, according to the administration. Trump said the move would save farmers millions of dollars and lower the cost of goods, while analysts cited by France 24 said it would not benefit farmers already using tax-exempt fuel.
Key facts
The rally where the order was signed took place in Grand Island, Nebraska.6
Red-dyed diesel is exempt from the federal highway tax, and the dye signals its tax-exempt status.12
Red-dyed diesel is primarily used in farming and construction.3
According to Breitbart, the order temporarily permits the fuel on highways and postpones federal excise tax payments on it through the end of 2026 without interest or penalties.6
How it was covered
- Left
- Left-leaning outlets emphasised that the order opens cheaper, tax-exempt diesel to all drivers and nonfarm vehicles.
- Right
- Right-leaning outlets emphasised the rally setting, midterm timing, tax payment postponement and projected $640 million in farmer savings.
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