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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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US Says Oil, Gas Sales Damage Climate — But Won’t Stop Them

The Biden administration is planning to sell oil and gas leases on huge tracts of public land in the U.S. West, despite the Interior Department’s conclusion that doing so could cost society billions of dollars in climate change impacts.

November 2, 2021
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Cummins Posts Q3 Income, Revenue Gains

Cummins Inc. reported strong medium- and heavy-duty engine sales amid global growth, despite moderating demand in China, led to increased net income and revenue in the fiscal third quarter.

November 2, 2021
BusinessFuel

Marathon Petroleum Weighs the Sale of Alaska Refinery

Marathon Petroleum Corp. is weighing a sale of its Kenai refinery in Alaska as the U.S.’ largest independent crude processor seeks to further streamline operations.

November 2, 2021
BusinessFuel

BP Says Oil Demand Is Back Above 100 Million Barrels a Day

As world leaders discuss the fight against climate change, global oil demand has bounced back above the key level of 100 million barrels a day last seen before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to BP Plc.

November 2, 2021
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Diesel Nudges Up 1.4¢ to $3.727 a Gallon

The national average price for diesel rose 1.4 cents to $3.727 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Nov. 1.

November 1, 2021
BusinessFuel

Fleet Sustainability: Using Biodiesel to Drive Success

The growth of the sustainability movement is changing the fleet industry. Read this white paper to learn how biodiesel is helping fleets lower their emissions while providing the performance and ROI they need.

November 1, 2021
BusinessFuel

Refiners Are Less Pressed to Shut Down Plants as Fuel Demand Rebounds

After several years of plant closures and conversions to make renewable fuel, the pressure on American refiners to shut down excess capacity is easing as gasoline demand nears pre-pandemic levels and supplies dwindle.

November 1, 2021
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EV Plan Runs Afoul of USMCA, Canada Parts Chief Warns

President Joe Biden’s proposed incentives for U.S. electric-car buyers could be challenged under the North American trade pact, a Canadian auto industry leader warned.

October 29, 2021
BusinessFuel

Profitable Exxon, Chevron Emerge as Global Economy Rebounds

ExxonMobil reversed the losses it suffered last year during the pandemic with a $6.75 billion third-quarter profit as demand pushes the price for a barrel of crude past $80 for the first time in years.

October 29, 2021
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Exxon CEO Denies Spreading Climate Change Disinformation

ExxonMobil’s chief executive said Oct. 28 that his company “does not spread disinformation regarding climate change,†as he and other oil company chiefs countered congressional allegations the industry concealed evidence about the dangers of global warming.

October 28, 2021