The statewide energy emergency declared by Governor Whitmer suspends rules for certain farm and forestry vehicles in response to record-high diesel prices, along with ongoing supply chain disruptions stemming from the Iran War.
State officials say agricultural producers and loggers in the state are now at the peak of harvest season and are facing severe financial strain due to tightened global fuel supplies.
Governor Whitmer says, “While I can’t control what’s happening at the federal level, I can try to protect Michigan’s economy. This order will allow farm and logging vehicles to use dyed diesel on our highways without risk of penalty.”
There’s a Motor Fuel Tax Act that generally prohibits the on-road use of “dyed” diesel.
The order is effective immediately and will end no later than Dec. 31, 2026, to support the agriculture and forestry industries through the fall harvest.
