Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency over Diesel Prices
The emergency order follows federal relief and aims to cut fuel costs for farmers and truckers during the war in Iran.
- On Thursday, Oct. 8, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear authorized use of tax-exempt, dyed diesel fuel on public roadways under a declared state of emergency to provide relief from soaring fuel costs.
- Beshear's order follows a federal executive order by President Donald Trump loosening restrictions on dyed diesel and a request from Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell to ease state limitations.
- With diesel prices in Kentucky approaching $6.19 per gallon, farmers and truckers can save 51 cents per gallon using the previously restricted fuel, providing critical relief during harvest season.
- Pending approval from Attorney General Russell Coleman, the order remains effective until the war in Iran ends or President Trump's executive order expires on December 31, 2026, whichever occurs first.
- Agriculture Commissioner Shell expects immediate use of existing farm-stored fuel, though officials are resolving technical challenges regarding dye residue remaining in tanks once the exemption period ends.
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Beshear relaxes rules on red-dyed diesel to help farmers
Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency for Thursday, Oct. 8, that will allow Kentucky farmers and truckers to use untaxed or red-dyed diesel fuel on public roadways to help with high prices during the fall harvest.
Beshear temporarily loosens dyed diesel restrictions
Graves County farmers will now be able to use untaxed, red-dyed diesel on public roadways, according to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, who declared a state of emergency on Oct. 8 that temporarily easing restrictions.
Kentucky to temporarily allow untaxed or dyed diesel fuels on public roads
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WOWK) — Farmers and truckers can now use untaxed or dyed diesel fuel on public roadways to help with rising costs in Kentucky. Governor Andy Beshear says that the order will go into effect Thursday, pending sign-off from the state attorney general. The order is a part of a state of emergency put [...]
Beshear declares state of emergency allowing the use of dyed diesel on roadways
In response to high diesel prices, Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency on Wednesday that will allow farmers across the state to use tax-exempt or dyed diesel on public roadways. Diesel prices have risen to around $6 per gallon, which has put a strain on farmers especially during [...] The post Beshear declares state of emergency allowing the use of dyed diesel on roadways appeared first on WHOP Radio – Hopkinsville, KY.
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