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Hobbs eases diesel and weight rules to lower food costs

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 02:02 · Archive

Arizona's governor has declared a state of emergency over diesel market disruptions and temporarily eased fuel and trucking rules for agricultural businesses.

Governor Katie Hobbs signed an executive order on Tuesday declaring a state of emergency over diesel market disruptions and temporarily easing fuel and trucking rules for Arizona's agricultural industry.

The executive order allows farm-related vehicles to use untaxed red-dyed diesel fuel on public highways and raises the weight limit for trucks hauling agricultural goods on non-interstate highways to 90,800 pounds, up from the standard 80,000-pound federal limit. The order remains in effect through 31 December 2026 or until rescinded.

Hobbs attributed the action to instability in Middle Eastern oil markets, citing attacks on oil infrastructure and reduced shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as drivers of unstable diesel prices. She said the changes would help lower grocery costs for Arizona families. The order follows President Trump's expansion of access to red-dyed diesel nationally through the end of the year.

Agricultural groups welcomed the move. John Boelts, president of the Arizona Farm Bureau, called diesel 'one of the largest costs for the families who grow and move Arizona's food and fiber'. Dave Puglia, president and CEO of Western Growers, said the change would help growers 'mitigate high transportation costs, improve efficiency, and protect the quality of perishable crops' during harvest.

Hobbs eases diesel and weight rules to lower food costs
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