Kentucky agriculture commissioner calls on governor to pause restriction on untaxed diesel

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: October 1, 2026

Words: 510

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Republican Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell is asking Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear to temporarily suspend a prohibition on using untaxed diesel on public roads.

A spokesperson for the governor said his office is reviewing the letter.

Shell sent a Thursday letter to Beshear hoping to “draw your attention to the current emergency impacting farmers — the sky-high price of diesel affecting the 2026 fall harvest season.” He …

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