South Dakota Farmers Union asks governor and lawmakers to approve a state fuel tax holiday

By: Meghan O'Brien

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: October 8, 2026

Words: 757

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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As further complications arose Thursday around actions meant to ease the burden of high diesel prices, the South Dakota Farmers Union asked the governor and state lawmakers to call a special legislative session to approve a state fuel tax holiday.

“The governor says this all the time, …

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