Breaking News · October 7, 2026, 6:20 PM CDT
As reported by Yahoo:
Truck stops nationwide were warned to "proceed with caution" Tuesday by a major industry group after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to promote the use of "red dye" diesel fuel.
Red dye diesel is exempt from federal excise taxes because it is intended for farm equipment and other off-road uses.
The order, signed before farmers in Nebraska on Monday night, aims to bring down fuel prices by "temporarily" allowing highway use of red dye diesel fuel, according to a White House statement.
U.S. voters are deeply frustrated by the high price of gas, and the Trump administration is under intense pressure to bring down fuel costs before the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
Monday's order instructs Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to "defer certain diesel fuel tax payment obligations and to provide penalty relief to the extent permitted by law." It does not waive the federal taxes, because only Congress can eliminate a tax.[1]
On the record
Truck stops nationwide were warned to "proceed with caution" Tuesday by a major industry group after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to promote the use of "red dye" diesel fuel.[1]
WATCH: Trump campaigns with Ricketts in Nebraska, signs order on red-dyed diesel "In the context of diesel prices that are over two dollars more than they were last year, it just doesn't come close to closing that wound," said Matt Perdue, president of the North Dakota Farmers Union.[2]
The numbers in the reporting
How 5 outlets are reporting it
- Why Trump just loosened the rules on 'dyed diesel' — normally a farm fuel (NPR)
- Fuel industry warns truck stops not to sell red dye diesel after Trump lifts restrictions (Yahoo)
- Trump's executive order on dyed diesel will offer little relief, farmers and truckers say (PBS)
- Trump signed an order allowing tax-free red-dyed diesel on U.S. highways (Quartz)
- Trump’s red-dye diesel plan has a major flaw (The Washington Post)
What PBS reports
Farmers, truckers and economists say a move to cut taxes on diesel will provide little relief from record-high fuel prices that have soared since the U.S. attacked Iran months ago.
Industry groups said they appreciate President Donald Trump's executive order expanding the use of a diesel now reserved for off-road work, but farmers already have access to the fuel and many have already wrapped up harvest. Truckers will struggle to navigate differing state rules.[2]
What the official record says
Whitehouse says, in its own words:
President Trump Takes Decisive Action to Lower Diesel Costs for American Truckers, Farmers Tonight, President Donald J.[3]
Trump signed an Executive Order to immediately cut diesel costs for the truckers and farmers who keep America moving.[3]
Whitehouse says, in its own words:
Farmers and truckers are essential to the American way of life.[4]
This targeted action will put money directly in the pocket of American farmers, truckers, and workers, to support their vital service to our Nation.[4]
Whitehouse says, in its own words:
PUTTING MONEY BACK INTO THE POCKETS OF AMERICANS: President Trump is addressing fuel affordability for American consumers, farmers, truckers, and workers.[5]
Additionally, the Trump Administration has delivered over $40 billion in direct aid to farmers since January 2025. – Since President Trump returned to office, the Trump Administration has prioritized American truckers, replacing illegal immigrant truck drivers with American veterans.[5]
How to Verify This Yourself
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References
- Yahoo. Fuel industry warns truck stops not to sell red dye diesel after Trump lifts restrictions. ↩
- PBS. Trump's executive order on dyed diesel will offer little relief, farmers and truckers say. ↩
- Whitehouse. President Trump Takes Decisive Action to Lower Diesel Costs for American Truckers, Farmers – The White House Primary (official source) ↩
- Whitehouse. Emergency Tax Relief on Diesel Fuel – The White House Primary (official source) ↩
- Whitehouse. Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Promotes Diesel Affordability – The White House Primary (official source) ↩
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