The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 2.1 cents to $2.544 a gallon, and oil prices regained some ground lost over the past two weeks amid indications OPEC-led production cuts could be extended for six more months.
May 15, 2017BusinessFuelGovernment
Indiana Approves 10¢ Motor Carrier Surcharge Increase
Along with increasing its diesel tax by 10 cents, Indiana recently approved a 10-cent increase to a surcharge tax for trucks.
May 14, 2017GovernmentBusiness
Natso Urges Congress to Extend Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax
Members of Congress should extend the biodiesel blenders’ tax credit when they take up legislation that would overhaul the country’s tax code, the association representing truck stops and travel plazas indicated recently.
May 9, 2017BusinessFuel
Diesel Prices Drop 1.8¢ to $2.565
The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 1.8 cents to $2.565 a gallon as oil prices remained below $50 a barrel for the third week amid questions about whether Saudi Arabia and Russia will cut oil production into 2018.
May 8, 2017BusinessFuel
World Buying American Diesel as Fast as Refiners Can Make It
The international market has a message for American refiners: Stay calm and keep turning crude into diesel.
May 4, 2017BusinessFuel
Diesel Falls 1.2¢ to $2.583 a Gallon, Oil Holds
The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 1.2 cents to $2.583 a gallon as oil prices remained below $50 a barrel and U.S. rig counts pushed higher.Â
May 1, 2017Fuel
Looking Beyond Diesel to Fuels of Tomorrow
INDIANAPOLIS — Diesel fuel dominates the commercial truck world today and will continue to do so in the near future, but greenhouse gas regulations will force the industry to use it more efficiently and eventually could push fleets toward other, cleaner fuels, industry executives said here at the Green Truck Summit.
May 1, 2017BusinessFuel
Diesel Dips 0.2¢ to $2.595 a Gallon
The U.S. average retail price of diesel slipped 0.2 cent to $2.595 a gallon as oil prices dropped below $50 a gallon and U.S. rig counts continued to rise.
April 24, 2017BusinessLogistics
Pricey Canadian Diesel Kindles Desire for Aerodynamic Savings
MONTREAL — Two suppliers of aerodynamic fairings at the ExpoCam truck show here said sales of the mileage-enhancing products are popular on both sides of the U.S.-Canadian border. However, a key difference is the approach of the government.
April 24, 2017TCA
U.S. Xpress' Diesel Technicians Vie for Spot at ATA’s Skills Competition
TUNNEL HILL, Ga. — Once your vehicle's odometer goes past 200,000 miles, you might think you're making your car, truck or SUV last.
April 21, 2017