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Trump's red-dyed diesel order probably won't lead to cheaper fuel, economists say

The executive order only defers a 24.4-cent federal tax on $6.20-a-gallon diesel, and it adds no new supply.

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Fortune· Oct 7, 7:41 PMTrump's red-dyed diesel order probably won't lead to cheaper fuel, economists say

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