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Politics · October 20, 2026

Trump announces $8 billion in diesel relief for U.S. farmers

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In October 2026, President Trump announced an $8 billion 'Harvest Fuel Relief' program during a campaign rally in Wichita, Kansas. The initiative, managed by the USDA, aims to offset record-high diesel costs for farmers during the harvest season. The announcement comes just weeks before the 2026 midterm elections, with fuel prices reported at $6.32 a gallon compared to $3.62 a year prior. The program will provide payments based on a standard formula involving planted acreage and estimated production costs for the 2026 crop year.

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  • President Trump announced an $8 billion fuel relief program for farmers.
  • The announcement was made during a rally in Kansas on a Monday night in October.
  • The program is named the 'Harvest Fuel Relief' program.
  • Farmers are currently facing record-high diesel prices.
  • The 2026 midterm elections are scheduled for the following month.

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  • Diesel reached a record high of $6.53 a gallon on Sept. 22.
  • The USDA expects net farm income to drop 2.6% this year as production costs rise 4.5%.
  • Trump previously signed an executive order to ease limits on the tax-free use of red-dyed diesel.
  • Payment rates for major commodity crops will be announced by the USDA in November.
  • The administration previously announced a $12 billion aid package for farmers in December.

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