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Transport Topics fuel coverage looks closely at what powers trucks. From the latest on battery, diesel and alternative fuel technology to the costs and prices associated with each, this news category covers today’s fuel ecosystem extensively. Topics include green house gas regulation, fuel prices, equipment costs, fuel infrastructure, surcharge and more.

Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

EIA Delays Fuel Price Release for Second Week

The U.S. Energy Information Administration has released updated gasoline prices but delayed its weekly release of national diesel prices for the second week in a row June 27.

June 28, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Daimler, European Partners to Test HD Truck Using Liquid Hydrogen Fuel

To test the use of liquid hydrogen in a commercial vehicle fuel cell, Daimler Truck announced it is putting a prototype heavy-duty truck and filling station into operation in Germany.

June 27, 2022
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Wisconsin Makes Move Among State Efforts to Address Fuel Prices

Wisconsin’s new emergency order to stop gas and diesel price gouging is among the latest moves by several governors to lessen the impact of rising fuel prices.

June 27, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Average Gasoline Price Drops 4 Cents to $5.05 a Gallon

CAMARILLO, Calif. — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline fell by 4 cents per gallon in the past two weeks to $5.05 for regular grade, it was reported June 26.

June 27, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Permian Basin Faces Pollution Rules That Could Curb Drilling

The Biden administration is considering triggering tougher anti-smog requirements that could curb drilling across parts of the Permian Basin, the world’s biggest oil field that straddles Texas and New Mexico.

June 24, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Oil Industry Says Granholm Meeting Sends ‘Positive Signal’

WASHINGTON — A meeting with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to discuss lowering gas prices and boosting domestic oil supplies was constructive, but did not produce a major breakthrough, groups representing the oil industry and refiners said June 23.

June 23, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

EIA Network Issues Delay Fuel Price Release

The U.S. Energy Information Administration has had to delay its reporting of fuel prices for the week of June 20.

June 23, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Stakeholders, Senior Lawmakers Oppose Gas Tax Holiday

Prominent transportation stakeholders and key congressional lawmakers pushed back on President Joe Biden’s call to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax.

June 23, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Gas Tax Holiday Would Increase Prices, Hess CEO Says

President Joe Biden’s plan to suspend the federal gasoline tax would only make things worse for U.S. drivers, one industry CEO said ahead of a meeting in Washington between oil executives and administration officials.

June 23, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Electric Vehicle Working Group Seeks Members by July 15

Nominations of truckers, local officials, regulators, labor union members and vehicle manufacturers are being sought by July 15 to serve on a new electric vehicle federal advisory group under the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation.

June 23, 2022