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Montana Grants Fuel Waiver Allowing Use of Red-Dyed Diesel for Haulers

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What happened

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Following an executive order from Donald Trump, Montana granted a 45-day waiver allowing certain haulers to use red-dyed diesel fuel. Lt. Governor Kristen Juras approved the waiver, which exempts the fuel from both federal and state taxes until November 23rd. This measure could temporarily reduce the cost of the fuel, which is normally reserved for off-road use, to below $6 per gallon.

From my1035.com

Why it matters

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The waiver provides a significant price break by exempting the fuel from taxes, including the federal excise tax and the Montana fuel tax. Covered shippers could potentially save between 50 and 60 cents per gallon on the cheaper fuel. The savings are dependent on the volatile global fuel market before the exemption expires.

From my1035.com

Who's involved

  • Donald TrumpIssued an executive order that prompted the state action.
  • MontanaGranted the waiver allowing the temporary use of red-dyed diesel.
  • Greg GianforteProvided direction that led to the waiver being granted.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • MontanaSpeculative

    The state of Montana might see a temporary reduction in state fuel tax revenue due to the waiver.

  • GasBuddySpeculative

    Price tracking services might see increased relevance as the waiver directly lowers diesel costs for haulers.

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