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Trump targets tax-free diesel as Republicans approach midterms

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24
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What happened

President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to ease limits on tax-free red-dyed diesel as fuel prices put pressure on Republican candidates.

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  • President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to ease limits on tax-free red-dyed diesel as fuel prices put pressure on Republican candidates.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:08:02 UTC.

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