Executive Order Provides Temporary Diesel Fuel Relief for Truckers and the Wood Supply Chain
October 6, 2026 – Diesel Tax Relief Executive Order Issued: The White House has issued an Executive Order providing temporary federal diesel tax relief for diesel-dependent industries. The order defers payment of the federal diesel excise tax from October 5 through December 31, 2026, delivering immediate operating relief for truckers and equipment operators. In addition, the EO suspends penalties for using dyed (off-road) diesel on highways during the same period, allowing operators to legally use lower-cost fuel normally restricted to off-road equipment. Combined with state-level fuel tax adjustments and emergency waivers already in place in parts of the country, these provisions create meaningful, near-term savings for logging contractors and haulers. Agencies will issue implementation guidance within five days, and the Administration is exploring options to forgive deferred taxes entirely. FRA will update members as details become available.
Resources:
White House Executive Order
White House Fact Sheet
FRA Technical Release on Rising Fuel Costs
About Forest Resources Association (FRA)
FRA is an association representing the interests of more than 300 organizations and businesses in the forest products industry, including forest landowners, suppliers, consuming mills, associated businesses, and state forestry associations. Members all share a common interest – they rely on FRA to promote the public policy interests of the forest products industry’s supply chain on Capitol Hill and our work to advance safety, operational and technical efficiencies, and supply chain relations. FRA has member representation in 49 states and 384 Congressional Districts.
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