Maryland loosens diesel rules for farmers amid high fuel costs

Maryland farmers can use red-dyed diesel in their on-rad trucks for the first time after an order from Gov. Wes Moore (D).

By: Christine Condon

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: October 12, 2026

Words: 697

Last Updated: 4 days, 20 hours ago

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is allowing farmers and loggers to use tax-exempt diesel fuel in their on-road trucks, amid high fuel prices during the United States’ war with Iran.

In an executive order that took effect on Friday, Moore took an unprecedented step in Maryland, allowing truck drivers hauling products from timber to live poultry to fill their vehicles with “red-dyed” diesel, which is exempt from the state’s motor fuel tax of 47.45 cents …

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