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Illinois Allows Farmers to Use Tax-Exempt Diesel on State Roads

6 reports, 3 independent Updated Oct 8
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What happened

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Governor Pritzker declared all 102 counties in Illinois a disaster area due to sharply rising diesel fuel costs and signed an executive order providing relief to the agriculture industry. The order directs the Illinois Department of Revenue and the Illinois State Police not to impose penalties for using dyed diesel—typically reserved for off-road equipment—on state roads and highways through December 31.

From vandaliaradio.com, kfvs12.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The state action addresses high diesel prices, which have risen from $3.73 per gallon last year to around $6.66 per gallon statewide. While the order provides short-term relief, Nate Harris, CEO of the Illinois Fuel and Retailer Association, expressed skepticism regarding the policy's intended effect.

From kfvs12.com, northernpublicradio.org

Who's involved

  • IllinoisState enacting the disaster declaration and fuel relief order
  • ExxonMobilCompany whose refinery shutdown in Joliet contributed to rising diesel costs
  • JolietCity where a refinery shutdown influenced fuel prices
  • Nate HarrisCEO of the Illinois Fuel and Retailer Association, who expressed skepticism about the policy

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • ExxonMobilSpeculative

    The refinery shutdown in Joliet could continue to impact production and revenue.

  • Nate HarrisSpeculative

    Fuel retailers might face regulatory uncertainty over the use of dyed diesel.

How it developed

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  1. Pritzker directs state departments and police to allow diesel use for farmers.1 source
  2. State declared disaster due to fuel costs; Pritzker signed order for tax-exempt diesel.1 source

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