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President Trump Plans Executive Actions to Lower Diesel Costs
What happened
President Trump is planning to sign an executive order to lower diesel costs, directing states to increase the availability of tax-exempt, red-dyed diesel used by farmers and other industries, and reviewing diesel taxes. The order would also encourage states to waive certain fuel taxes and temporarily ease enforcement of some dyed diesel limitations. This follows the White House's rejection of a proposed ban on diesel exports, and some states have already taken similar steps.
Why it matters
The planned actions aim to alleviate the impact of high diesel prices on farmers during the harvest season, and it is significant for the agriculture and trucking industries, which rely on diesel fuel. The average price of diesel remains high, at $6.32 a gallon.
Key facts
- High diesel prices continue to weigh on farmers during harvest.
- The average price of diesel is $6.32 a gallon.
- Ten states have already taken steps to reduce state fuel taxes on diesel and allow wider use of dyed diesel.
- The White House has rejected a proposed ban on diesel exports.
- A Treasury Department review of certain diesel taxes is part of the planned actions.
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