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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.

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Diesel Tankers Projected to Get Biggest Demand Surge Since 1993

Oil tankers hauling fuels such as gasoline and diesel are poised for their biggest demand surge in three decades next year, with disruption to Russian oil flows boosting the distances vessels will have to sail.

November 8, 2022
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Bumps Up 1.6¢ to $5.333 a Gallon

The national average price of diesel nudged up 1.6 cents to $5.333 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 7.

November 7, 2022
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A Clouded Outlook for Global Freight

Describing global supply chains as “volatile” for the last two years is an understatement. Glimmers of hope are emerging, but anxiety grows over whether freight volumes can maintain traction amid high inflation and economic uncertainty.

November 4, 2022
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Nebraska, Iowa Issue Hours-of-Service Waivers Related to Fuel

The governors of Nebraska and Iowa temporarily waived federal mandates for truck drivers amid greater fuel demand for harvest season and diesel shortages.

November 3, 2022
GovernmentFuel

National Average for Diesel Falls 2.4¢ to $5.317 a Gallon

The national average price for diesel dropped 2.4 cents to $5.317 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Oct. 31.

November 3, 2022
BusinessTechnologyFuel

TravelCenters of America Prospers in Q3

TravelCenters of America Inc. reported net income and revenue rose in the third quarter as it delivered slightly more diesel and less gasoline, and achieved a 24.9% increase in fuel gross margin.

November 2, 2022
BusinessFuel

4 Lubrication Strategies for Keeping Your Trucks on the Road

See how fleet and maintenance managers can keep trucks on the road for longer and save money with these 4 lubrication best practices from the Mobil Delvac™ team. Plus, learn how our experts can help you implement them successfully.  

November 1, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelTCA

Congress Looks to States for Highway Trust Fund Revenue Solution

As electric vehicles appear more and more to be the future of transportation in America, the decades-old method of funding the nation’s roads and bridges with gasoline taxes will soon be a relic of its past.

November 1, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

EVs Become a Debate Topic Ahead of Midterm Elections

Heading into November’s midterm elections, many Republican candidates are seeking to capitalize on voters’ concerns about inflation by targeting a key component of President Joe Biden’s climate agenda: electric vehicles.

October 31, 2022
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Diesel Premium Over Gasoline at Its Highest Since 2005

The U.S. and Europe are struggling to make enough diesel to heat homes, a situation that looks set to become even more acute as winter approaches.

October 31, 2022