Gov. Pillen announces 90-day pause on diesel taxes for Nebraska ag producers

By: Erin Bamer

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: September 24, 2026

Words: 570

Last Updated: 3 days, 10 hours ago


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LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen signed a pair of executive orders Thursday aimed at easing cost burdens for Nebraska’s agricultural producers on the same day a like-minded initiative was announced for the 2028 election cycle.

The first executive order suspends diesel taxes for vehicles transporting Nebraska seasonally produced products or livestock for the next 90 days, effective immediately. Pillen said Nebraska ag workers can keep track of their fuel receipts and get refunds on their …

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