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Trump Expands Tax-Exempt Dyed Diesel to Lower Fuel Costs

President Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily expanding access to tax-exempt red-dyed diesel in an effort to lower fuel costs for farmers and truckers, with nationwide diesel averaging $6.32 a gallon. Experts told CBS the move will likely have a limited impact on those who rely on diesel.

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The measure is aimed at lowering costs for farmers and truckers, as diesel averaged $6.32 a gallon nationwide.

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Trump temporarily expands use of red-dyed diesel. Will it lower costs?

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TIME

Trump Expands Access to Tax-Exempt Dyed Diesel to Try to Lower Fuel Costs

The measure is aimed at lowering costs for farmers and truckers, as diesel averaged $6.32 a gallon nationwide.

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