OKLAHOMA CITY (September 28, 2026) - Governor Stitt today issued a letter to the Oklahoma Tax Commission, the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission ordering a pause on enforcement of all taxes, regulations, and fines levied on the use of red dyed diesel in farm vehicles.

“Oklahoma feeds the world, however our farmers and ranchers are facing unprecedented challenges as we head into harvest season,” said Gov. Stitt. “As their costs increase, so do our prices at the grocery store. The state should ease burdens where it can in order to provide relief for the industry, and for Americans trying to feed their families.”

Governor Stitt instructed the Oklahoma Tax Commission to seek Dyed Diesel Fuel Penalty Relief from the Internal Revenue Service. He also instructed the Department of Public Safety and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to suspend any and all enforcement actions regarding the use of dyed diesel fuels in highway vehicles during this time period.

This request will remain in place for the next 120 days.

View the letter.