Trump Signs Executive Order Mid-Rally Allowing Drivers to Use ‘Tax-Free Red-Dye Diesel’ to Lower Fuel Costs
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.
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.
“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.
“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.
White House aide Natalie Harp brought the order up on stage, per Trump’s direction, and the president signed it at the podium. (Read more from “Trump Signs Executive Order Mid-Rally Allowing Drivers to Use ‘Tax-Free Red-Dye Diesel’ to Lower Fuel Costs” HERE)
