Whitmer temporarily suspends penalties for farmers and loggers using dyed diesel on the highway

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: October 12, 2026

Words: 642

Last Updated: 5 days, 21 hours ago

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As the average diesel price in Michigan sits at nearly $6.50, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday signed an executive order declaring a state of energy emergency intended to loosen the strain farmers and loggers face when fueling their vehicles.

As part of her executive order, Whitmer is temporarily suspending restrictions preventing vehicles with farm or wood harvester plates from using public roads and highways if they are running on …

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