West Virginia suspends dyed-diesel enforcement under 60-day emergency order
West Virginia declared a 60-day state of emergency on October 20, 2026, covering all 55 counties, and Executive Order No. 2-26 suspends state penalties for selling, storing, dispensing or using red-dyed diesel in highway vehicles. The order directs agencies to stop inspections aimed at detecting dyed diesel. The state motor fuel excise tax and commercial vehicle safety inspections remain in effect during the emergency.
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