West Virginia governor declares emergency over diesel fuel prices

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 21:32 · Archive

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a 60-day state of emergency and signed an executive order allowing red-dyed diesel fuel use on highways to reduce costs.

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a 60-day state of emergency across all 55 counties due to rising diesel fuel prices. He signed an executive order allowing the use of red-dyed diesel fuel on highways, which is generally cheaper than regular highway diesel and is normally used for off-road equipment.

The order suspends penalties for using red-dyed diesel on highways and directs state agencies to temporarily halt fuel inspections aimed at detecting such use. According to Morrisey's office, the measure will save drivers and businesses 20.5 cents per gallon. A truck purchasing 200 gallons would save approximately £41 on a single fill-up.

Morrisey said the executive order takes similar actions to President Donald Trump's federal executive order of 5 October, but at a state level. He stated that lower transportation costs would benefit West Virginia families and support major industries including coal, natural gas, agriculture, forestry and trucking. "When we help the businesses that produce and transport the goods we depend on, we're helping the families who buy those products," Morrisey said. The order takes effect immediately.

How it is being reported

• Morrisey declares state of emergency to provide fuel reliefGov. Patick Morrisey signed an executive order to provide relief for the use of red-dyed diesel fuel on highways and directing state agencies to stop fuel inspections.WVVA · 20 Oct, 21:02
• Morrisey signs executive order for West Virginia diesel fuel reliefCHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a 60-day state of emergency across the Mountain State due to increasing diesel fuel prices. The governor also signed an executive order he says will provide temporary relief for the use of red-dyed diesel fuel. According to Morrisey, the order will help save drivers [...]Wowktv · 20 Oct, 20:49

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