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Trump signs executive order mid-rally allowing drivers to use ‘tax-free red-dye diesel’ to lower fuel costs

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Nava, V. (2026, October 6). Trump signs executive order mid-rally allowing drivers to use ‘tax-free red-dye diesel’ to lower fuel costs. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/05/us-news/trump-signs-executive-order-mid-rally-allowing-drivers-to-use-tax-free-red-dye-diesel/

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At a rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, President Trump signed an executive order waiving restrictions on the use of tax-exempt red-dye diesel for vehicles on public roads. The president claimed this would lower fuel costs for truckers and reduce grocery prices, with an expected savings of over $100 per fill-up for drivers. He linked this action to potential electoral benefits for Republican candidates in the upcoming midterm elections. Red-dyed diesel is chemically identical to regular diesel but has been tax-exempt for off-road vehicles; Trump’s order allows it to be used freely on public roads, despite its traditional restriction.

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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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President Trump signed an executive order Monday waiving restrictions on the use of tax-exempt red-dye diesel, which he said will ease the pain at the pump for truckers and lower the cost of groceries nationwide. asserted

he → sign → groceries

The president described the order — which he inked midway through a raucous midterm election rally in Grand Island, Nebraska — as an “unprecedented step to bring down costs,” and he predicted it would help Republicans in the critical November contests. asserted

it → describe → contests

“For many years, farm vehicles, construction equipment and other off-road vehicles have used what is known as red-dye diesel … which is exactly the same as normal diesel but is sold tax-free for off-road vehicles and big trucks,” Trump explained. asserted

Trump → use → vehicles

“So tonight, I’m going to sign a historic executive order to officially waive the off-road requirement and allow anyone to purchase tax-free, red-dye diesel for any reason,” he announced. asserted

he → go → reason

White House aide Natalie Harp brought the order up on stage, per Trump’s direction, and the president signed it at the podium. asserted

president → bring → podium

“Pete and Jim, this should absolutely ensure your election, I guarantee you that,” Trump said, addressing Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) and GOP Gov. Jim Pillen, who are both running for another term in their respective races. asserted

who → ensure → races

The president said the average trucker “will save over $100 every time they fill up,” with the order in place. asserted

they → say → place

Additionally, farmers “will also save millions and millions of dollars,” according to the president “This order will also drive down the cost of all goods, including grocery prices, very substantially,” Trump continued, calling it “an honor” to sign the executive action. uncertain

Trump → save → action

The fuel is the same chemically as regular diesel fuel, but is dyed red to distinguish its tax-exempt status. asserted

fuel → dye → status

Until now, red-dyed diesel, meant for equipment like tractors, has been banned from use on public roads. asserted

diesel → mean → roads

The cost of diesel fuel in the US hit an all-time record high of $6.52 per gallon last month, according to AAA. uncertain

cost → hit → AAA

It has dipped down to $6.32 as of Monday, but is still far above its average of $3.70 a gallon from this time last year. asserted

It → dip → time

The pricier, refined fuel is used in heavy trucks, meaning it has a direct impact on transportation costs and the price of everything consumers buy that is transported on the nation’s highways. “We’re not going to need it long,” Trump said of easing the restrictions on red-dye diesel. asserted

Trump → use → diesel

“Prices are plummeting and they’re going to really be plummeting just a little while,” he added, alluding to the end of the war in Iran, which he has said will happen “very soon” after the midterm elections. asserted

he → plummet → elections

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