Trump signs order waiving off-road rule for red-dyed diesel at Nebraska rally

Published October 5, 2026 9:15pm ET



President Donald Trump signed an executive order on stage at a campaign rally in Nebraska that waives the off-road requirement for tax-exempt red-dyed diesel, which is primarily used in farming and construction.

The move is meant to bring down high diesel costs across the country ahead of the midterm elections.

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