What They’re Saying: North Carolina Farmers and Families Applaud Governor Stein’s Action to Lower Diesel Costs

What They’re Saying: North Carolina Farmers and Families Applaud Governor Stein’s Action to Lower Diesel Costs Release Date Wed, 10/07/2026 - 12:00 sengel Wed, 10/07/2026 - 14:06 Last week, Governor Josh Stein took action to lower costs for North Carolina farmers and families by providing penalty relief for the use of red-dyed diesel fuel on highways through the end of 2026. Because many agricultural producers have stores of non-taxed dyed diesel fuel on hand for off-road use, suspending enforcement of this penalty will lessen financial pressure on farmers and loggers by allowing on-road use during this year’s harvest, the most fuel-intensive period of agricultural production. This relief comes as diesel prices reach record highs, with the price per gallon reaching $6.25 in North Carolina in September. With farmers already feeling the squeeze of tariffs, drought conditions, and the war, North Carolinians are welcoming Governor Stein’s action as timely relief that will help ease the burden on farm operations and reduce the upward pressure on the cost of food for families. Read their perspectives below. Shawn Harding, President of the North Carolina Farm Bureau: “North Carolina Farm

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