Michigan allows dyed diesel only for farm and wood harvester plates
Michigan's Executive Order 2026-15 suspends the state ban only for vehicles with unexpired farm or wood harvester plates, through Dec. 31 at the latest.
What happened
Executive Order 2026-15 suspends the state ban for vehicles with unexpired farm or wood harvester plates through Dec. 31 at the latest.
Why it matters
Other Michigan trucks are still covered by the usual rules and taxes.
What to consider
If your truck does not carry an unexpired farm or wood harvester plate, keep dyed diesel out of its tank on Michigan roads.
Sources
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