# Texas Waives Diesel Restrictions Amid Price Surge

> Texas lifts diesel restrictions to ease fuel costs for farmers and truckers.
- Title: Texas Waives Diesel Restrictions Amid Price Surge | Shortify
- Summary: Texas lifts diesel restrictions to ease fuel costs for farmers and truckers. Texas governor waived diesel restrictions to lower costs for agriculture and…
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- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/state/gov-abbott-waives-dyed-diesel-restrictions-across-texas
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-09-28T20:45:52+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: texas, diesel, governor greg abbott, txled, federal waiver, diesel prices, news, politics
## State Emergency Declared
Governor Greg Abbott declared a statewide diesel emergency.
## Diesel Prices Surge
Texas diesel prices reached $5.97 per gallon in September.
## Restrictions Lifted
Abbott waived restrictions on off-road diesel use on public highways.
## Weight Limits Increased
Gross vehicle weights allowed up to 95,000 pounds for fuel shipments.
## Federal Waiver Requested
Abbott asked EPA to temporarily waive federal diesel requirements.
## What Happens Next
Federal waiver may lower diesel prices for Texas farmers and truckers.
## Key takeaway

Texas governor waived diesel restrictions to lower costs for agriculture and freight after prices hit $5.97 per gallon.