# Red Diesel Move Confuses Truck Stops

> Trump's red diesel order sparks fuel price confusion for truckers.
- Title: Red Diesel Move Confuses Truck Stops · Seattletimes | Shortify
- Summary: Trump's red diesel order sparks fuel price confusion for truckers. Trump's executive order allowing tax-free red diesel for trucks won't lower prices…
- Keywords: red diesel, truck stops, diesel prices, tax waivers, trucking industry, president trump, executive order, fuel prices, truckers, diesel tax, news, local
- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/business/red-diesel-move-sows-confusion-for-us-truck-stops-fuel-sellers
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- Topics: red diesel, truck stops, diesel prices, tax waivers, trucking industry, president trump, executive order, fuel prices, truckers, diesel tax, news, local
## Trump's red diesel order
President Donald Trump's executive order allows tax-free off-road diesel for highway vehicles.
## Red diesel tax confusion
Red diesel is dyed red to distinguish from taxed clear diesel at 24.4 cents per gallon.
## Price impact limited
Analysts say the move won't significantly lower fuel prices as red diesel accounts for one-third of U.S. consumption.
## Tax waiver uncertainty
Fuel distributors unsure if tax obligations will be waived or postponed for red diesel use.
## Truck stops lack red diesel
Most truck stops don't stock red diesel and face unclear acquisition costs.
## Industry warnings
Truck stop groups warn tax burden may not be waived despite potential savings.
## State policies complicate
State laws bar off-road diesel on highways, requiring potential waivers from governors.
## Limited price impact
Experts say the move won't lower prices significantly as presidents don't control fuel prices.

> The impact is probably going to be limited. Every three years we go through the same exercise and come to the conclusion that presidents don’t control fuel prices.
## Key takeaway

Trump's executive order allowing tax-free red diesel for trucks won't lower prices significantly as truck stops face uncertainty over tax waivers and fuel availability.