politics Grand Island, United States
Trump signs order easing tax-free diesel limits in Nebraska
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Donald Trump said a typical trucker would save more than 100 USD each time they refueled.
Donald Trump signed an order in Grand Island, Nebraska, expanding temporary use of red-dyed diesel and deferring a federal diesel tax. Farmers and truckers said it would provide limited relief as diesel averaged $6.30 per gallon.
2 sourcesFRANCE 24, PBS NewsUpdated
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Donald Trump signed an executive order easing limits on the tax-free use of red-dyed diesel.
2 of 2 sources“The executive order defers the $0.24 federal tax per gallon of regular diesel”
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Diesel intended for off-road uses such as agriculture is exempt from federal and state excise taxes.
1 of 2 sources“temporary penalty relief and potential tax deferral for using red-dyed diesel, not outright tax forgiveness”