Truck stops across the country have been told to proceed with caution after President Donald Trump signed an executive order intended to lower diesel prices by allowing the highway use of “red dye” diesel, NBC News reports.
This fuel is traditionally reserved for farm equipment and off-road vehicles because it is exempt from federal excise taxes. While the administration is pushing this move to help truckers save money, industry groups are warning that the reality of the situation is much more complicated than a simple discount at the pump.
