Missouri Executive Order 26-20: Expanding Dyed Diesel Relief for Farmers and Truckers
Missouri's governor expanded Executive Order 26-19 to allow highway use of dyed diesel fuel for all motor vehicles operating for any purpose, aligning state relief with the federal emergency diesel order. The order suspends state restrictions and penalties for vehicles on Missouri-operated highways, extends the temporary increase in agricultural allowable weight limits, and took effect immediately, expiring December 31, 2026. (The text below is the Governor's official press release announcing the order; the order's full text had not yet been posted publicly as of October 15, 2026.)
| State | Missouri |
|---|---|
| Type | Executive order |
| Number | EO 26-20 |
| Dated | October 9, 2026 |
| Official source | Official text |
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Governor Kehoe Expands Executive Order Providing Transportation Cost Relief to Missouri Farmers and Truckers
October 9, 2026
Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 26-20, expanding his Executive Order 26-19 issued last week, allowing the highway use of dyed diesel fuel for all motor vehicles operating for any purpose.
This action aligns state regulatory relief and enforcement discretion with President Trump's Emergency Tax Relief on Diesel Fuel Executive Order to provide economic relief and maintain uniformity across all transportation sectors.
"Today's action brings clarity to Missouri's farmers and truckers who are working hard to deliver goods and keep our economy moving while facing higher diesel costs," said Governor Kehoe. "Thanks to action at the federal level by President Trump, haulers in Missouri will now be able to utilize tax-free diesel fuel on any road in Missouri for any purpose. Lowering transportation costs across the entire supply chain means savings that trickle down to reduce everyday expenses for every Missouri family, business, and consumer."
Dyed diesel is off-road fuel marked red to be used in agricultural operations and sold without a motor-fuels tax. Because of its tax status, Missouri law bars its use on public roadways. The executive order suspends state restrictions and associated statutory penalties for vehicles traveling on Missouri-operated highways, and prohibits any state agency, department, or law enforcement officer from assessing administrative, civil, or criminal penalties against any owner or operator operating within the scope of this exemption.
The Executive Order 26-19's temporary increase in agricultural allowable weight limitations has also been extended through this executive order.
Executive Order 26-20 is effective immediately and will expire December 31, 2026.
(The text above is the Governor's official press release announcing the order; the order's full text had not yet been posted publicly as of October 15, 2026.)
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Frequently asked questions
What does Missouri Executive Order 26-20: Expanding Dyed Diesel Relief for Farmers and Truckers do?
Missouri's governor expanded Executive Order 26-19 to allow highway use of dyed diesel fuel for all motor vehicles operating for any purpose, aligning state relief with the federal emergency diesel order. The order suspends state restrictions and penalties for vehicles on Missouri-operated highways, extends the temporary increase in agricultural allowable weight limits, and took effect immediately, expiring December 31, 2026. (The text below is the Governor's official press release announcing the order; the order's full text had not yet been posted publicly as of October 15, 2026.) The full text is reproduced below so you can read exactly what it says.
When was EO 26-20 issued, and when does it take effect?
It is dated October 9, 2026. It took effect immediately and expires December 31, 2026. Check the full text below for the exact effective-date language, since different sections can take effect on different dates.
Where can I read the official text?
The official source is linked on this page (https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-expands-executive-order-providing-transportation-cost-relief). The full text is also reproduced below for easy reading and searching.
Is there an audio version?
Not yet. Audio narration is being produced and will appear on this page soon.