President Pauses Diesel Taxes to Save Farmers and Truckers' Wallets
Published Date: 10/9/2026
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Summary
Farmers, truckers, and workers hit by high diesel prices get a break! The government is pausing certain diesel fuel tax payments from October 5 to December 31, 2026, and waiving penalties to help ease the pinch. This quick action puts cash back in their pockets during tough times caused by limited diesel supply.
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Three‑month diesel excise tax payment deferral
If you are a farmer, trucker, or worker affected by the diesel supply disruption, the Secretary of the Treasury may defer payment of diesel excise taxes imposed by 26 U.S.C. 4041(a)(1)(A) or 26 U.S.C. 4041(b)(1)(B) that are incurred during October 5, 2026, through December 31, 2026. The Secretary must determine within 5 days whether relief under 26 U.S.C. 7508A is authorized and which taxpayers are affected.
No penalties or interest on deferred diesel taxes
Amounts deferred under the Secretary's authority for taxes incurred October 5, 2026, through December 31, 2026, will be deferred without any penalties, interest, additional amount, or addition to the tax to the extent authorized by law. The Secretary is directed to issue guidance identifying the date by which postponed taxes must be paid.
No IRS penalties for dyed diesel sales/use during relief
The Secretary must direct the IRS to announce it will not impose penalties under 26 U.S.C. 6715(a)(1) or 26 U.S.C. 6715(a)(2) when dyed diesel is sold for use or used on the highway during October 5, 2026, through December 31, 2026. The IRS announcement will also address penalty relief for failures to make semimonthly deposits of that tax during the same period.
Agriculture coordination to ensure dyed diesel access
The Secretary of Agriculture is directed to coordinate with agricultural cooperatives, rural fuel distributors, farm supply organizations, and other agricultural stakeholders to help ensure adequate distribution of dyed diesel in high‑demand areas and to encourage corresponding State action in furtherance of the order's policies.
Explore forgiving deferred diesel tax obligations
The Secretary of the Treasury is instructed to explore avenues, including legislation, to eliminate the obligation to pay amounts deferred under section 2 of this order (i.e., taxes deferred for October 5, 2026, through December 31, 2026).
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