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.
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The Health Ranger ReportOct 22, 2026
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency on October 7, 2026 under Executive Order 2026-667, but that order allows farmers and truckers to use dyed diesel on public roads and does not cut the diesel tax.
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… 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 a record price of $6.46, up 76% in 12 months; and then Michigan, October 12th, Governor Whitmer issued a state of emergency that allows farm …
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Contradicts. The 10-cent reduction in the state gas tax and diesel tax was enacted in May 2026 under a separate order (EO 2026-235, effective May 11), not under EO 667.[1][4]
Contradicts. EO 667 refers to the 10-cent tax reduction as a measure taken in May ('Recognizing the threat in May, I took steps...'), so it is background to the new order rather than something EO 667 enacts.[2]
Supports. Executive Order 2026-667 is dated October 7, 2026, and is titled a state of emergency related to red-dyed diesel fuel, matching the claimed date and order number.[2]
Supports. The Governor's office and news reports confirm Beshear declared a state of emergency on October 7, 2026, allowing farmers and truckers to use untaxed or dyed diesel on public roads from October 8.[3][5][6]
Context. The post itself attributes the 10-cent cut to EO 667 in a list of state actions, so the claim faithfully reflects the passage; the error is in the post's account, not in the extraction.
Sources
6 sources: 1 fact-checker, 2 primary, 3 not rated
- 1US states take steps to curb diesel and gasoline pricesreuters.com · fact-checker · cited for: contradicts
- 2Executive Ordergovernor.ky.gov · primary source · cited for: contradicts, supports
- 3Gov. Beshear Takes Step To Lower Diesel Prices for Farmers and ...kentucky.gov · primary source · cited for: supports
- 42026 gas tax holidaysavalara.com · not rated · cited for: contradicts
- 5Beshear declares state of emergency, easing diesel rules - NY1ny1.com · not rated · cited for: supports
- 6Governor Beshear declares state of emergency over diesel ...wbko.com · not rated · cited for: supports
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Related claims
- 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
- President Trump issued Executive Order 14435 on October 5, 2026, providing emergency tax relief on diesel fuel for farmers and truckers.True
- Maryland Governor Moore issued a state of emergency on October 9, 2026, due to diesel prices reaching $6.46 per gallon, a 76% increase over 12 months.True
- Illinois Governor Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation on October 6, 2026, covering 102 counties and permitting the on-road use of red-dyed diesel.True
- Texas Governor Abbott declared a statewide disaster over diesel prices on September 28, 2026, covering all 254 counties.True