The White House is considering loosening rules to allow wider sale of red-dyed
diesel to help curb rising fuel prices, two people familiar with the discussions
said. The measure could let some buyers avoid most federal fuel excise taxes and
has emerged as a leading alternative to a diesel export ban after days of
government deliberation; no final decision has been made and Trump is weighing
options. Red-dyed diesel is normally restricted to non‑road uses such as
agriculture and is largely exempt from federal fuel taxes.
