IRS will not penalize highway use of dyed diesel through Dec. 31
The IRS relief covers federal penalties only and does not change state fuel taxes or state penalties.
What happened
The IRS relief is federal only and retroactive to Oct. 1.
Why it matters
The IRS relief covers federal penalties only and does not change state fuel taxes or state penalties.
What to consider
Check each state you run in before you fuel with dyed diesel.
Sources
Reporting and records credited to the sources above, Oct. 14, 2026. We link to the original and add what it means for carriers.
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