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Trump signs order waiving off-road rule for red-dyed diesel at Nebraska rally

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Zimmermann, D. (2026, October 6). Trump signs order waiving off-road rule for red-dyed diesel at Nebraska rally. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4754969/trump-executive-order-red-dyed-diesel-nebraska-rally/

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At a campaign rally in Nebraska, President Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving the off-road requirement for tax-exempt red-dyed diesel fuel. This action is intended to reduce high diesel costs across the country ahead of the midterm elections. During his speech, Trump joked about not knowing what red-dyed diesel was but highlighted its benefit as being sold tax-free for off-road vehicles and large trucks. He mocked former President Joe Biden’s use of an autopen while signing orders, suggesting that he would do things differently by signing this order on stage himself.

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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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“What’s driving up Gasoline is no longer the Strait of Hormuz,” he posted on Truth Social, “because Record Numbers of Barrels are coming out now on an almost daily basis, but the word, ‘Refineries,’ where Russia’s are being blown up by Ukraine, and where ours are being closed up, in Blue States, like California, by the Dumocrats.”

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🔮 He also said he would help bring down diesel costs.

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Trump signs order waiving off-road rule for red-dyed diesel at Nebraska rally · assertive framing

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on stage at a campaign rally in Nebraska that waives the off-road requirement for tax-exempt red-dyed diesel, which is primarily used in farming and construction. asserted

which → sign → farming

The move is meant to bring down high diesel costs across the country ahead of the midterm elections. asserted

move → mean → elections

“For many years, farm vehicles, construction equipment, and other off-road vehicles have used what is known as red-dyed diesel,” Trump told the crowd on Monday. asserted

Trump → use → Monday

“You know what that is? asserted

that → know → ?

I don’t know what the hell it is, but whatever it is, it’s supposed to be very good.” asserted

it → know → ?

He went on to explain that red-dyed diesel is “sold tax-free for off-road vehicles and big trucks.” asserted

diesel → go → vehicles

The fuel gets its name from the dye used to show it is exempt from highway excise taxes. asserted

it → get → taxes

By lifting the requirement, any driver of a diesel-powered vehicle can purchase it. asserted

driver → lift → it

The president directed White House aide Natalie Harp to hand him the executive order, which he promptly signed on stage. asserted

he → direct → stage

In doing so, he mocked former President Joe Biden for using an autopen to sign orders when he was in office. asserted

he → do → office

In remarks directed at Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Gov. Jim Pillen (R-NE), Trump said the order “should absolutely assure your election.” asserted

order → direct → election

While Trump held up the executive order for all to see, the crowd applauded and chanted his name. asserted

crowd → hold → name

Asked by a reporter earlier Monday if he planned to ease limits on red-dyed diesel for farmers, Trump teased his visit to Nebraska was for “our farmers.” asserted

visit → ask → farmers

He also said he would help bring down diesel costs. asserted

he → say → costs

Also on Monday, Trump blamed high gasoline costs on Ukraine’s strikes against Russian oil refineries. asserted

Trump → blame → refineries

ours → drive → Dumocrats