# Kentucky Permits Dyed Diesel Road Use

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency allowing farmers and truckers to use untaxed, dyed diesel on public roads, subject to approval by the Kentucky Attorney General. The measure takes effect October 8, 2026, and ends when the war in Iran ends or the related federal executive order expires on December 31, 2026, whichever comes first. The announcement identifies no solicitation, contract award, or other procurement opportunity; its relevance to procurement is the potential effect on fuel costs for agriculture and transportation operations.

- Farmers and truckers may use the temporary authorization only subject to the Attorney General’s approval; businesses should verify that approval before relying on the measure.
- Contractors and agencies planning fuel-dependent transportation or agricultural operations can account for the potential cost relief in near-term estimates, while recognizing the measure’s stated end conditions.
- No procurement action or funding opportunity is announced, so the signal does not identify a bid or contract to pursue.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** October 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- Office of the Governor of Kentucky
- Kentucky Attorney General

### Sources
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	Activity Stream
](https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=GovernorBeshear&prId=2874) - KY