CNBC Daily Open: 'Red' diesel to hit U.S. highways

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

What happened

President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing diesel normally reserved for off-road use to hit U.S. public roads and highways.

Key facts

  • President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing diesel normally reserved for off-road use to hit U.S. public roads and highways.
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:06:35 UTC.

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  1. CNBC Daily Open: China shuts down record 670 banks, new worries over oil and AI

  2. Trump targets tax-free diesel as Republicans approach midterms

  3. CNBC Daily Open: 'Red' diesel to hit U.S. highways

  4. Trump allows cheaper, dyed diesel on highways to blunt historic fuel-cost spike ahead of midterms

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