Trump’s Executive Order on Dyed Diesel Offers Little Relief for Farmers and Truckers

Farmers and truckers say Trump's executive order on dyed diesel offers little relief from record-high fuel prices, with experts calling it a minimal fix.

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October 8, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Sioux Falls, South Dakota — Farmers, truckers, and economists have expressed skepticism about the impact of President Donald Trump’s executive order to expand the use of dyed diesel, saying it will offer little relief from record-high fuel prices that have surged since the U.S. attacked Iran months ago.

The executive order aims to defer the $0.24 federal tax per gallon on regular diesel used for road projects until the end of the year. However, industry groups argue that this move will not significantly ease the financial burden on farmers and truckers, who are already grappling with soaring costs for inputs like diesel, fertilizer, and seed.

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“In the context of diesel prices that are over two dollars more than they were last year, it just doesn’t come close to closing that wound,” said Matt Perdue, president of the North Dakota Farmers Union. The average diesel price across the country is now $6.30 per gallon, a 70% increase compared to one year ago, according to AAA.

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