North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong declared a state of emergency over diesel supply availability on September 29, 2026.
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The Health Ranger ReportOct 22, 2026
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong declared a state of emergency for conditions affecting the supply and availability of diesel fuel on September 29, 2026, per the governor's own press release. Agweek, KFYR and the Minot Daily News independently report the same declaration on that date, and the claim matches the passage faithfully.
Our two reads of who says this, and how, disagree, so it counts as the post's own claim.
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… there are other states also, on top of that, that have issued emergency orders, and I've got a list of six of them here: Texas, 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 …
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Supports. The Office of the Governor's primary press release dated September 29, 2026 states Gov. Kelly Armstrong 'today declared a state of emergency in North Dakota for conditions affecting the supply and availability of diesel fuel.'[1][2]
Supports. KFYR reports that Armstrong issued an executive order on Tuesday, September 29, declaring a diesel emergency to expand permitted uses of red-dyed diesel for farmers.[3]
Supports. Agweek and the Minot Daily News independently report that Armstrong declared a state of emergency on Tuesday, Sept. 29, for diesel supply and availability conditions.[4][5]
Context. The declaration was paired with an executive order expanding red-dyed diesel to on-highway use for licensed ag vehicles, effective immediately and running through the end of November.[1][3]
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5 sources: 1 primary, 4 not rated
- 1Armstrong declares diesel emergency, takes action to provide relief from fuel costs for agricultural producersgovernor.nd.gov · primary source · cited for: supports, context
- 2North Dakota Office of the Governor Press release | LegiStormlegistorm.com · not rated · cited for: supports
- 3Gov. Armstrong declares diesel fuel emergency amid high costs at ...kfyrtv.com · not rated · cited for: supports, context
- 4North Dakota governor declares emergency, expands use ... - Agweekagweek.com · not rated · cited for: supports
- 5Local Newsminotdailynews.com · not rated · cited for: supports
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Related claims
- Texas Governor Abbott declared a statewide disaster over diesel prices on September 28, 2026, covering all 254 counties.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
- 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
- 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
- Nebraska Governor Pilen issued a 90-day diesel tax pause for agricultural producers on September 24, 2026.True