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Trump allows cheaper diesel on highways as fuel costs surge
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President Donald Trump has taken action to make cheaper diesel fuel available for truckers and farmers.
What happened
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order allowing the use of red-dyed diesel, typically reserved for farm operations, to be used more broadly. This move is intended to bring down record-high fuel costs. The order also defers taxes on the fuel through the end of the year. Red-dyed diesel is exempt from highway fuel taxes.
Why it matters
The decision may have implications for fuel costs and taxes for truckers and farmers. The move may help alleviate financial burdens on these groups, but its long-term effects are unclear.
Key facts
- President Trump signed an executive order on this issue.
- Red-dyed diesel is typically reserved for farm operations.
- The order defers taxes on the fuel through the end of the year.
- Red-dyed diesel is exempt from highway fuel taxes.
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