FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — A temporary change allowing farmers to use red-dyed, off-road diesel in road vehicles could help lower fuel costs, but some farmers say they’re not ready to fill up just yet.
President Donald Trump and North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein are allowing the temporary use of red-dyed diesel on highways through the end of the year. The fuel is normally used in off-road equipment, including tractors, and is exempt from highway fuel taxes.
The change comes as diesel prices remain high, putting added pressure on farmers already dealing with rising fertilizer costs and volatile commodity prices…