WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD-TV) — USDA estimates emergency diesel tax relief could save farmers and transporters millions during this harvest season.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says 31 states have taken steps to support the program, which follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump last month temporarily easing certain tax penalties and enforcement rules for dyed diesel.
The department estimates the changes could generate more than $640 million in combined federal and state savings. The federal diesel tax currently stands at approximately 24.4 cents per gallon.
Rollins is encouraging additional states to participate in the relief effort.
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