Morrisey Signs Executive Order for West Virginia Diesel Fuel Relief
The order cuts diesel costs by 20.5 cents a gallon and suspends penalties as the state responds to rising fuel prices.
- On Tuesday, Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a 60-day state of emergency across all 55 West Virginia counties, permitting highway use of red-dyed diesel to reduce fuel costs by 20.5 cents per gallon.
- Rising fuel costs, currently averaging $6.34 per gallon in West Virginia, prompted the action as global conflicts limit refinery capacity to over 95%. President Donald Trump previously authorized similar federal flexibility.
- Lowering transportation expenses, this initiative aids vital industries like agriculture, forestry, and coal; for example, a truck purchasing 200 gallons of diesel saves $41 on a single fill-up.
- Contractors Association CEO Jason Pizatella commended the decision, noting that suspending enforcement of penalties preserves essential motor fuel tax revenues for the State Road Fund.
- House Minority Leader Sean Hornbuckle argued the order is just a start, urging Governor Morrisey to recall the state Legislature to address regular gasoline prices affecting average West Virginians.
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West Virginia rolls out its own red diesel emergency order as skyrocketing prices crush Americans - The Daily Bo Snerdley
President Donald Trump’s push to slash soaring diesel costs gained ground Tuesday after West Virginia declared a statewide emergency, allowing truckers to use fuel normally reserved for farmers and heavy machinery. Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey declared a 60-day state of emergency across all 55 counties, temporarily suspending penalties for using red-dyed diesel on public highways. The move builds on Trump’s Oct. 5 executive order allowing te…
West Virginia rolls out its own red diesel emergency order as skyrocketing prices crush Americans
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Emergency order provides temporary fuel relief for West Virginia businesses
Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a 60-day state of emergency across all 55 West Virginia counties to provide some relief for soaring fuel expenses. Through a newly signed executive order, the state will temporarily permit the highway use of red-dyed diesel, which is typically reserved for off-road machinery and lacks certain taxes. The administration says the initiative cuts about 20.5 cents a gallon from current prices, offering substantial …
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