Missouri governor expands executive order allowing dyed diesel fuel on highways

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

MISSOURI (KBSI) – Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed an executive order Friday, Oct. 9, expanding temporary transportation regulations to allow the use of dyed diesel fuel in all motor vehicles traveling on Missouri highways.

Executive Order 26-20 expands an order issued last week, allowing farmers, truckers and other motorists to use tax-free dyed diesel fuel on public roads for any purpose.

The action follows President Donald Trump’s executive order providing emergency tax relief on diesel fuel and is intended to help reduce transportation costs across the state.

Dyed diesel, commonly used in agricultural equipment and other off-road vehicles, is typically exempt from motor fuel taxes and prohibited from use on public highways.

Under the new order, Missouri will temporarily suspend restrictions and penalties associated with using dyed diesel on state-operated highways.

State agencies and law enforcement officers are prohibited from issuing administrative, civil or criminal penalties against motorists operating within the order’s exemptions.

The order also extends temporary increases in allowable weight limits for agricultural transportation established under Executive Order 26-19.

Kehoe said the changes are intended to provide financial relief to farmers, truckers and businesses facing higher diesel costs while helping reduce transportation expenses for consumers.

The executive order takes effect immediately and remains in place through Dec. 31, 2026.