Armstrong Declares Diesel Emergency to Ease Fuel Costs for ND Farmers

North Dakota gives farmers a break on diesel as harvest ramps up

North Dakota gives farmers a break on diesel as harvest ramps up mps-post Wed, 09/30/2026 - 05:00 Image (North Dakota Monitor) North Dakota farmers will get a break on surging diesel fuel prices as Governor Kelly Armstrong on Tuesday issued an order allowing a lower-taxed version of diesel to be used on highways and not just in the field.Gov. Armstrong took office in December 2024 after winning the North Dakota governor's race and being inaugu…

Armstrong declares diesel emergency to ease fuel costs for ND farmers

The order temporarily allows cheaper, red-dyed diesel to be used on North Dakota highways for ag hauling

Gov. Armstrong declares diesel emergency

Governor Kelly Armstrong has declared a state of emergency due to the cost and availability of diesel fuel.

Armstrong expands red-dyed diesel use to help North Dakota farmers

Gov. Kelly Armstrong is temporarily expanding where farmers can use lower-tax red-dyed diesel as they contend with record-high fuel prices during harvest.

Armstrong Declares Diesel Emergency, Provides Relief

BISMARCK, N.D. (SEPT. 29, 2026) – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today declared a state of emergency in North Dakota for conditions affecting the supply and availability of diesel fuel and took action to provide temporary relief for farmers by

Armstrong declares diesel emergency, takes action to provide relief from fuel costs for agricultural producers