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U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday expanding access to tax-exempt dyed diesel as soaring fuel prices and global oil supply disruptions put pressure on American consumers and businesses.
Under the executive order, the federal government will defer payment of the federal excise tax normally imposed when dyed diesel is used for on-road transportation. The temporary measure will remain in effect through the end of the year, according to a White House fact sheet released Monday evening.
Dyed diesel, commonly identified by its red coloring, is typically exempt from federal fuel taxes because it is primarily used for agricultural machinery and other off-road purposes. Under normal U.S. regulations, the fuel is prohibited from use in vehicles operating on public highways unless applicable taxes are paid.
Chemically, red dyed diesel is nearly identical to conventional on-road diesel. The dye is added mainly as an enforcement mechanism, allowing authorities to distinguish tax-exempt fuel from diesel subject to federal transportation taxes.
Trump’s move comes as U.S. diesel prices have climbed to record levels amid mounting pressure on global energy supplies. Supply disruptions in the Middle East have tightened oil markets, while interruptions to refining operations linked to the Russia-Ukraine war have further strained fuel availability.
Diesel prices reached a record high of $6.529 in late September, intensifying concerns about transportation and logistics costs across the United States. Higher diesel prices can have broad economic consequences because the fuel is heavily used by trucking companies, agricultural operations and other industries responsible for moving goods.
By temporarily deferring federal excise taxes on dyed diesel used on U.S. roads, the Trump administration is seeking to increase available fuel supplies and provide some relief from elevated energy costs.
The measure adds to broader efforts by Washington to address rising fuel prices as geopolitical conflicts continue to disrupt global oil and refined-product markets. The tax relief is scheduled to remain available for the rest of the year.
