# Illinois Provides Harvest Diesel Relief

Illinois issued a 30-day disaster proclamation covering all 102 counties and Executive Order 2026-08 to provide temporary diesel-cost relief to farmers during the fall harvest. The announcement does not establish a solicitation, contract award, or funding opportunity. The Illinois Department of Revenue is expected to issue guidance on qualifying dyed-diesel uses and required documentation, while an extension of the Illinois Harvest Permit program into 2027 remains possible.

- Fuel suppliers, agricultural businesses, and contractors serving Illinois farms should review the forthcoming IDOR guidance to determine which fuel uses and records qualify for the relief.
- Transportation and logistics providers supporting harvest operations may be affected if the Illinois Harvest Permit program is extended; no extension is confirmed in the announcement.
- Procurement teams should treat this as a state operating-policy development, not an active contracting opportunity, and avoid assuming that the proclamation creates a new grant or purchasing program.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Transportation
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance, Policy
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR)
- Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
- Illinois State Police (ISP)
- Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA)
- Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

### Key Quotes
> Giving farmers greater flexibility to use the fuel they already rely on and move heavier loads during harvest is a practical way we can help lower costs and keep Illinois agriculture moving during this period of uncertainty.
> — Dave Koehler, State Senator

### Sources
- [The State of Illinois Newsroom](https://gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com/gov-pritzker-implements-emergency-support-for-illinois-farmers-affected-by-rising-fuel-costs) - IL