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Texas seeks federal sanctioning of dyed diesel fuel use

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 7
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What happened

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Texas officials requested that the White House sanction the use of dyed diesel fuel on U.S. roads. Governor Greg Abbott contacted Lee Zeldin regarding EPA approval for the fuel. Although the White House has approved the use of dyed diesel, the Environmental Protection Agency still maintains authority over which fuels burn on U.S. roads and enforces standards for sulfur content.

From jalopnik.com

Why it matters

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Truckers are considering dyed diesel, commonly known as home heating oil, as a substitute due to rising diesel prices and plummeting oil reserves. The potential approval of dyed diesel introduces a tax-exempt alternative into the fuel market.

From jalopnik.com

Who's involved

  • TexasState of Texas, which encouraged the use of dyed diesel and requested federal sanctioning.
  • Greg AbbottGovernor of Texas who contacted Lee Zeldin regarding EPA approval.
  • Lee ZeldinAdministrator of the Environmental Protection Agency who was contacted about the fuel approval.
  • Environmental Protection AgencyGovernmental agency that retains authority over fuel standards and road usage.
  • Donald TrumpPresident whose executive branch approved the use of dyed diesel.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • ExxonMobilSpeculative

    ExxonMobil might face cheaper, tax-exempt competition in the fuel market.

  • Environmental Protection AgencySpeculative

    The Environmental Protection Agency could be forced to reconsider fuel standards due to pressure from Texas and the White House.

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