Why Trump just loosened the rules on 'dyed diesel' — normally a farm fuel

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What happened

Trump is temporarily allowing this fuel to be used on highways, although it's typically just for off-road farm and construction vehicles.

Could that lower the price of diesel?

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  • Reported by NPR Top and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:00:31 UTC.

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