Red-Dyed Diesel Made Available to Lower Fuel Prices—Where You Can Buy It
Summary
The White House, under President Donald Trump, is considering allowing broader sales of red-dyed diesel to help lower diesel fuel prices. Some states like Louisiana and Texas have already eased rules to let farmers and others use red-dyed diesel, which is usually reserved for off-road vehicles and is cheaper because it avoids certain fuel taxes.Key Facts
- President Trump is thinking about banning diesel fuel exports to help keep more fuel in the U.S. and control prices.
- Red-dyed diesel is diesel fuel marked with red dye to show it is meant only for off-road use like farming and construction.
- This type of diesel is cheaper because it usually does not include federal and state highway fuel taxes.
- Using red-dyed diesel on public roads is normally illegal and can lead to heavy fines.
- Some states, including Louisiana and Texas, have temporarily allowed broader use of red-dyed diesel because of high fuel prices.
- The White House’s new plan would allow more people to buy and use red-dyed diesel legally, potentially lowering diesel costs by up to 6%.
- Red-dyed diesel is widely available from agricultural suppliers, commercial fuel providers, and some fuel stations, but normally only for approved off-road uses.
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