Fuel industry warns truck stops against selling ‘red dye’ diesel after Trump lifts restrictions
- Truck stops nationwide were warned to “proceed with caution” Tuesday by a major industry group after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to promote the use of “red dye” diesel fuel.
- Red dye diesel is exempt from federal excise taxes because it is intended for farm equipment and other off-road uses.
- The order, signed before farmers in Nebraska on Monday night, aims to bring down fuel prices by “temporarily” allowing highway use of red dye diesel fuel, according to a White House statement.
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- Truck stops nationwide were warned to “proceed with caution” Tuesday by a major industry group after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to promote the use of “red dye” diesel fuel.
- Red dye diesel is exempt from federal excise taxes because it is intended for farm equipment and other off-road uses.
- The order, signed before farmers in Nebraska on Monday night, aims to bring down fuel prices by “temporarily” allowing highway use of red dye diesel fuel, according to a White House statement.
Sources: NBC News