Truck stops warned against red-dyed diesel sales: 'Limited upside'

Industry groups have cautioned truck stops against selling red-dyed diesel amid soaring diesel prices nationwide, arguing the move offers little financial benefit. The warning comes as the White House reportedly seeks to push the supply chain toward distributing dyed fuel through unconventional channels. Concerns arise over potential market disruption and unclear advantages for sellers in the current economic climate. Experts suggest the strategy may backfire without stronger incentives or clearer guidelines for retailers.

Truck stops were warned by industry groups against selling red-dyed diesel, saying there is “limited upside” to its sale following reported record-high diesel prices across the U.S. “The White House appears to be trying to encourage the supply chain to move toward selling dyed fuel in non-traditional ways,” the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of...