Idaho Gov. Little suspends dyed diesel inspection to ease costs for farmers as Iran War continues

Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed an executive order Friday to suspend for 30 days state inspections of dyed diesel fuel in an attempt to lower costs for farmers and ranchers, according to the governor’s office. Dyed diesel is diesel fuel with red dye in it and is exempt from federal and state motor fuel taxes. […]

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: October 9, 2026

Words: 496

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago


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Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed an executive order Friday to suspend for 30 days state inspections of dyed diesel fuel in an attempt to lower costs for farmers and ranchers, according to the governor’s office.

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Dyed diesel is diesel fuel with red dye in it and is exempt from federal and state motor fuel taxes. The tax-exempt …

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