Illinois Governor Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation on October 6, 2026, covering 102 counties and permitting the on-road use of red-dyed diesel.
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The Health Ranger ReportOct 22, 2026
Illinois sources confirm that Gov. Pritzker issued a statewide disaster proclamation and Executive Order 2026-08 on October 6, 2026, allowing on-road use of dyed diesel for agricultural purposes. The sources say 'all Illinois counties' rather than stating '102' explicitly, but that matches the claim's count, and the claim faithfully reflects the post.
Our two reads of who says this, and how, disagree, so it counts as the post's own claim.
What was said
… September 28, Governor Abbott declared a statewide disaster over the skyrocketing diesel prices, covers all 254 counties of Texas; North Dakota, September 29, Governor Kelly Armstrong declared a state of emergency over diesel supplies availability, etc.; Illinois, October 6, Governor Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation, covers all 102 counties, and permits the on-road use of red-dyed diesel, which is usually reserved for agricultural use; Kentucky, October 7th, state of emergency declared, that's EO number 667, interesting, cuts the state gas diesel tax by 10 cents per gallon and accomplishes a few other things; Maryland, October 9th, Governor Moore issued the state of emergency, diesel hit …
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Supports. The Illinois Governor's own press release, dated October 6, 2026, announces a state disaster proclamation and Executive Order 2026-08 allowing on-road use of dyed diesel typically used for agriculture.[1][3]
Supports. The Illinois Department of Revenue bulletin states Pritzker issued a statewide disaster proclamation designating all Illinois counties as disaster areas, and authorizes penalty relief for on-road use of dyed diesel.[2]
Supports. The Illinois Soybean Growers statement dated October 7, 2026, confirms that on Tuesday, October 6, Pritzker issued the disaster proclamation and executive order allowing dyed diesel on highways and state roads.[4]
Supports. AgriNews reports that Pritzker issued the state disaster proclamation and executive order on Oct. 6 to allow on-road use of red-dyed diesel.[5]
Context. The on-road use is framed as penalty relief through December 31, 2026, for farming and agricultural purposes, rather than a general permit. The claim's broader wording does not conflict with this.[2][4]
Sources
5 sources: 2 primary, 3 not rated
- 1Executive Order 2026-08 - Illinois.govillinois.gov · primary source · cited for: supports
- 2Temporary Penalty Relief for On‑Road Use of Dyed Diesel ...tax.illinois.gov · primary source · cited for: supports, context
- 3Executive Order 2026-08 - The State of Illinois Newsroomgov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com · not rated · cited for: supports
- 4Illinois Soybean Growers Appreciates Action by State of ...ilsoy.org · not rated · cited for: supports, context
- 5Directive expands tax-exempt diesel access - AgriNewsagrinews-pubs.com · not rated · cited for: supports
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- Michigan Governor Whitmer issued a state of emergency on October 12, 2026, allowing farm and logging vehicles to use red-dyed diesel on highways.True
- Kentucky Governor declared a state of emergency on October 7, 2026, via Executive Order 667, which cuts the state diesel tax by 10 cents per gallon.Mixed
- Texas Governor Abbott declared a statewide disaster over diesel prices on September 28, 2026, covering all 254 counties.True
- Nebraska Governor Pilen issued a 90-day diesel tax pause for agricultural producers on September 24, 2026.True
- President Trump issued Executive Order 14435 on October 5, 2026, providing emergency tax relief on diesel fuel for farmers and truckers.True