Tax-Free Dyed Diesel Brings Relief, but Costs Remain High for East TN Farmers

Tennessee Governor Allows Farmers To Use Untaxed Diesel On Roads After Trump Defers Federal Enforcement

Untaxed, dyed diesel is normally limited to off-road use and is about 51 cents cheaper than normal diesel in Tennessee; Gov. Bill Lee gives break through October. Image: Tennessee will allow farmers and loggers to use cheaper, tax-exempt dyed diesel typically restricted to off-road use on public roads through the month of October to provide relief from high prices during harvest season. Image Credit: John Partipilo & Canva. ***Note from The Tenn…

Tax-free dyed diesel brings relief, but costs remain high for East TN farmers

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn (WATE) - Governor Bill Lee and President Donald Trump are moving to lift restrictions on dyed diesel fuel used by East Tennessee farmers. The rising cost of fuel, fertilizer, and other petroleum-based products is driving up prices, which is why farmers pushed the president and state officials across the country to lift [...]

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Diesel prices expected to remain high as Governor Lee seeks dyed fuel relief

The agency expects the average price of diesel to stay above $6 a gallon this month.

Tennessee governor temporarily suspends dyed diesel restrictions after President Trump signs executive order

Trump’s order opens up “dyed” diesel fuel for use on highways, in an effort to drive down the cost of fuel for farmers and timber foresters.