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Trump to issue executive order to bring down diesel prices amid grim midterm polls
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US President Donald Trump has announced an executive order to increase the availability of tax-free red-dyed diesel fuel, citing high fuel costs for farmers and ranchers.
What happened
President Trump signed an executive order at a rally in Nebraska, allowing anyone to purchase tax-free red-dyed diesel. The order also calls for the Treasury Department to review federal diesel taxes. Natalie Harp, a close aide to the President, handed him the executive order on stage, which was signed in front of supporters.
Why it matters
The move comes as President Trump faces poor poll numbers ahead of the midterm elections, with Democratic candidates gaining ground in several traditionally Republican strongholds.
Key facts
- The national average price for diesel was $6.32 a gallon on Monday.
- Red-dyed diesel is commonly used in farming, construction, and other industries.
- The executive order also calls for states to increase the availability of dyed diesel.
- 10 states account for about one-third of all diesel sales in the US and have taken steps to increase the availability of dyed diesel.
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