Dyed Diesel Cleared for Road Use in Virginia to Ease Supplies
The directive aims to ease record-high diesel costs, with prices averaging about $6.20 a gallon, state officials said.
- On Monday, Governor Abigail Spanberger announced a temporary suspension of restrictions on using red-dyed diesel on Virginia highways, effective through December 31 to provide relief for industries facing rising costs.
- Diesel prices have reached record highs, averaging about $6.20 a gallon over the last month, representing a 73% increase from the year-ago average of $3.58.
- While the Department of Motor Vehicles will waive penalties for using dyed diesel on public roads, operators must still pay the motor fuels tax of 33.6 cents a gallon for the fuel.
- Virginia Farm Bureau President Scott Sink stated the order "will bring some relief for farmers" hauling crops or cattle, while Virginia Loggers Association President Frank Myers added it offers meaningful short-term assistance for loggers.
- State leaders initiated this change to support industries facing global market and trade disruptions, allowing operators to utilize stored fuel purchased before price spikes and reduce immediate diesel purchases.
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