Trucking industry doubts Trump’s diesel order will dial down fuel prices

By: Greg LaRose

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: October 12, 2026

Words: 1,079

Last Updated: 5 days, 22 hours ago

Body Text Preview

In response to record diesel prices, President Donald Trump signed an executive order a week ago to make the tax-free version of the fuel — typically reserved for off-road vehicles, heavy equipment and farm use — available to anyone. But there are doubts within the transportation industry, which by far relies on diesel the most, and among analysts over whether the order will have any impact on their bottom line.

Heading into the …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us