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Coverage dated October 7, 2026

Pritzker signs order allowing Illinois farmers to use dyed diesel on public roads through 2026

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Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order allowing Illinois farmers to use dyed diesel fuel on public roads through the end of 2026 to mitigate rising fuel costs.

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    Pritzker signs order allowing Illinois farmers to use dyed diesel on public roads through 2026 (opens Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW))

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    Governor JB Pritzker signed an executive order allowing Illinois farmers to use dyed diesel fuel on public roads through the end of 2026 to mitigate rising fuel costs.

  2. Capitol Fax

    Pritzker follows Trump’s lead on dyed diesel, but will the idea work? (opens Capitol Fax)

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    * Press release… Illinois Soybean Growers Appreciates Action by State of Illinois on Diesel Issue Bloomington, Ill. – October 7, 2026 – On Tuesday, October 6, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker issued a state disaster proclamation and signed Executive Order to provide relief on diesel fuel costs for the …

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