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Trump defers diesel tax, economists doubt impact on prices

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Donald Trump signed an executive order to temporarily defer federal excise taxes on highway diesel fuel through December 31st. This move aims to provide relief to truckers and farmers facing high fuel prices. However, economists suggest the savings of approximately 24 cents per gallon are minimal and unlikely to significantly impact overall supply or demand, potentially even increasing costs for off-road users. AI

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Trump defers diesel tax, economists doubt impact on prices

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Steven John ·

    Trump’s red-dyed diesel order sounds like a tax cut. Economists say it’s a 24-cent IOU that could raise prices for farmers

    The executive order only defers a 24.4-cent federal tax on $6.20-a-gallon diesel, and it adds no new supply.

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