Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian applauded the move, saying that Abbott’s actions were a “common-sense step towards expanding access to cheaper diesel.
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster proclamation for all 254 Texas counties on Monday as record diesel prices and fuel shortages threaten agriculture and freight.
🚨 Fuel prices have pushed Texas into emergency action. Governor Greg Abbott has declared a statewide disaster as soaring diesel costs threaten farmers, truckers, and the families who depend on everything they deliver.
