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Trump to sign executive order in effort to contain diesel prices

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Ruberry, B. (2026, October 5). Trump to sign executive order in effort to contain diesel prices. Semafor. https://www.semafor.com/article/10/05/2026/trump-to-sign-executive-order-aimed-at-curbing-diesel-prices

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Semafor · collected 2026-10-05 · by Brendan Ruberry

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President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order aimed at reducing diesel prices by expanding access to tax-exempt fuel. This move comes amid growing public pressure and less than a month before the midterm elections, where high fuel costs are a significant issue. Despite the executive action, industry experts suggest that refiners and sellers will likely retain most of the benefits rather than passing them on to consumers. Trump previously considered banning diesel exports but has since withdrawn this proposal after securing emergency fuel releases from G7 countries.
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On October 5, President Donald Trump signed an executive order in Grand Island, Nebraska, waiving restrictions on red-dyed diesel fuel, which is typically tax-exempt for off-road use such as farming and construction. This move aims to lower record-high diesel prices by allowing anyone to purchase the cheaper, tax-free dyed diesel for any purpose, including transportation. The national average price for diesel was $6.32 per gallon at the time of announcement, driven up by conflicts in Ukraine and Iran that strained global fuel supplies.

The order directs the Department of Transportation to coordinate with states to waive taxes on road diesel, following actions already taken by several states like Ohio, Georgia, and Kentucky. Trump's decision was seen as a political move ahead of the November midterm elections, emphasizing support for rural communities where high diesel costs are particularly impactful. Critics argue that refiners may absorb most of the benefits, but the administration hopes this measure will ease financial burdens on truckers and reduce transportation costs for goods nationwide.

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“Refiners and fuel sellers are likely to absorb almost all of the added benefit,” a Bloomberg expert said, as the administration resorts to a kitchen-sink strategy to stem cost increases: Trump previously floated a controversial diesel export ban, but walked back the threat after winning emergency fuel releases from G7 nations.
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US President Donald Trump is preparing to issue an executive order expanding access to tax-exempt diesel, as he faces mounting pressure to ease near-record fuel prices with less than a month remaining before midterm elections. asserted
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“Refiners and fuel sellers are likely to absorb almost all of the added benefit,” a Bloomberg expert said, as the administration resorts to a kitchen-sink strategy to stem cost increases: Trump previously floated a controversial diesel export ban, but walked back the threat after winning emergency fuel releases from G7 nations. asserted
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Some long-haul truckers report paying one-and-a-half times pre-war prices, with one telling The Wall Street Journal he blames Trump despite voting for him in his first election as a US citizen. asserted
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