Dyed diesel still currently illegal on Montana roads, despite executive order

By: Daily Montanan Staff

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: October 8, 2026

Words: 325

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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The Montana Department of Transportation said in a social media post on Wednesday that red dyed diesel is still illegal on Montana roads, despite a recent executive order from President Donald Trump.

“Montana statute banning the use of dyed diesel on the state’s public roads remains in effect,” a Facebook post from MDT says, adding the department will share more information when it receives it.

Announced on Monday, the federal executive order allows for …

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