diesel News Updates

Business

Weights and Measures Committee to Vote on Standard for Nat Gas, Diesel-Gallon Equivalent

A special steering committee of the National Conference on Weights and Measures has recommended that compressed and liquefied natural gas be sold in terms of gasoline and diesel gallon equivalents.

March 24, 2014
Business, Fuel

US Diesel Average Slides 1.8¢ to $4.003

The retail diesel average slid 1.8 cents last week to $4.003 a gallon but stayed over $4 for the fourth consecutive week, the U.S. Department of Energy reported.

March 24, 2014
Business, Fuel

Diesel Slides 1.8¢ to $4.003 a Gallon; Gasoline Continues to Climb

Diesel fell for the second time in three weeks, dipping 1.8 cents to $4.003 per gallon, the Department of Energy reported.

March 18, 2014
Business

DOE Outlook Sees Slight Diesel Price Hike

The U.S. Department of Energy’s projected prices for diesel edged up 2 cents to $3.85 per gallon this year and by 5 cents to $3.78 per gallon next year, according to the agency’s monthly Short Term Energy Outlook report.

March 12, 2014
Business, Fuel

Diesel Edges Up 0.5¢ to $4.021 Per Gallon; Price Is Highest in Almost a Year

Diesel rose a half-cent to $4.021 per gallon, its sixth increase in seven weeks and the highest price in almost a year, the Department of Energy reported March 10.

March 10, 2014
Special Coverage

Eaton, Cummins Partner on New Diesel, Nat-Gas Powertrain Packages

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Eaton Corp. and Cummins Inc. said they are expanding their powertrain partnership to include new 12-liter diesel and natural-gas combinations, building upon last year’s launch of their 15-liter SmartAdvantage package.

March 10, 2014
Special Coverage

Opinion: Help Wanted: Diesel Technicians

The short supply of diesel technicians has become critical, resulting in fleets, dealers and independent shops being unable to fully staff their operations. In fact, one expert in truck-dealer operations said seven out of 10 fleets don’t have enough diesel technicians.

March 6, 2014
Fuel

Diesel Dips 0.1¢ to $4.016; Decline is First in 6 Weeks

Diesel dipped 0.1 cent to $4.016 a gallon, its first decline in six weeks and just the third this year, the Department of Energy reported March 3.

March 3, 2014
Business, Fuel

Diesel Average Tops $4 After Fifth Straight Gain

The U.S. diesel average pushed past the $4 level for the first time in almost a year, gaining 2.8 cents to $4.017 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Feb. 24.

March 3, 2014
Fuel

Diesel Surges Past $4 a Gallon

Diesel pushed past $4 a gallon for the first time in almost a year, gaining 2.8 cents to $4.017 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Feb. 24.

February 25, 2014