Trump to issue order expanding access to tax-exempt diesel fuel, sources say — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-to-issue-order-expanding-access-to-tax-exempt-diesel-fuel-sources-sayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Trump issues executive order expanding access to tax-exempt diesel fuelhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-to-issue-order-expanding-access-to-tax-exempt-diesel-fuel-sources-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-to-issue-order-expanding-access-to-tax-exempt-diesel-fuel-sources-say#u109474Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:38:33 +0000President Donald Trump has signed an executive order temporarily allowing tax-exempt red-dyed diesel to be used on highways, expanding access to cheaper fuel as truckers and farmers grapple with high diesel prices. The move aims to bring down diesel costs, which reached a record $6.50 a gallon last month. This decision comes ahead of the November 3 elections, posing a risk to Trump's administration if fuel prices remain high.Why it mattersHigh diesel prices have been a concern for the US economy and Trump's administration, particularly with the midterm elections approaching. The pres