NEB.Regulation
Nebraska declares fuel emergency, allows untaxed dyed diesel on highways
Governor Jim Pillen signed Executive Order 26-21 on September 24, 2026, declaring a statewide emergency over distillate fuel shortages. For 90 days, registered highway vehicles may hold and use untaxed dyed diesel without state penalty, sales of the fuel to those operators are permitted, the Tax Commissioner must seek IRS penalty relief within three business days, and diesel taxes on Nebraska agricultural hauling are refundable via Form 84AG.
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Key points
- The order declares a statewide emergency over the distillate fuel supply shortage.State of Nebraska, Office of the Governor
- Executive Order 26-21 suspends Neb. Rev. Stat. section 66-495.01(1) so registered highway vehicles may hold and use untaxed dyed diesel for 90 days.State of Nebraska, Office of the GovernorOffice of Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen
- Selling or holding the fuel for sale to those vehicle owners is likewise permitted.State of Nebraska, Office of the Governor
- The Tax Commissioner must request IRS dyed-diesel penalty relief within three business days.State of Nebraska, Office of the Governor
- Diesel taxes paid hauling Nebraska agricultural products are refundable through Form 84AG.State of Nebraska, Office of the GovernorOffice of Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen
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