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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鈥檚 fuel ecosystem extensively. Topics include green house gas regulation, fuel prices, equipment costs, fuel infrastructure, surcharge and more.

Government, Fuel, Business

N.J. Bond Rating Downgraded After Fuel Tax Hike

New Jersey鈥檚 bond rating was downgraded from 鈥淎鈥 to 鈥淎-鈥 on Nov. 14 by S&P Global Ratings in the wake of the state鈥檚 massive fuel tax hike that became law last month.

November 16, 2016
Business, Fuel

Awash in Gasoline, US Refiners Export Fuel at Record Pace

Gasoline exports have risen above imports for three consecutive weeks as recurring pipeline outages and higher production levels by refiners caused Gulf Coast inventories to grow.

November 15, 2016
Business, Fuel

Diesel Average Falls 2.7垄 to $2.443

The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 2.7 cents to $2.443 a gallon, according to the Department of Energy, as crude oil prices continued their slide since the presidential election.

November 15, 2016
Business, Safety, Government, Fuel

Voters in Illinois, New Jersey OK Transportation Lockboxes

Voters in Illinois and New Jersey approved lockboxes for transportation funding while those in Washington State rejected what would have been the nation鈥檚 first statewide carbon emissions tax.

November 14, 2016
Business, Fuel

Oil Falls as Focus Returns to OPEC After Trump Election Surprise

Oil fell as the market鈥檚 focus shifted from the shock of Donald Trump鈥檚 U.S. presidential election victory to questions about OPEC鈥檚 ability to rebalance crude supply and demand.

November 10, 2016
Business, Fuel

Oil Losses Ease as Market Turmoil Abates After Trump Victory

Oil losses eased as global markets weighed the implications of Republican Donald Trump鈥檚 election as the 45th U.S. president.

November 9, 2016
Business, Fuel

TravelCenters Reports Third-Quarter Income Rose, Launch of Commercial Tire Network

TravelCenters of America reported third-quarter income rose as revenue dipped amid gains in fuel volume, fuel gross margin, nonfuel gross margin and continued improvements in site level operating expense controls, it said.聽

November 8, 2016
Business, Fuel

Diesel Dips 0.9垄 to $2.470 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel dipped 0.9 cent to $2.470 a gallon, according to the Department of Energy.

November 7, 2016
Business, Fuel

What Happens When the Most Important Pipeline in the US Explodes?

On Oct. 31, a construction crew in Alabama triggered a massive explosion when a track-hoe struck the biggest fuel pipeline in the聽United States.

November 3, 2016
Business, Fuel

World鈥檚 Second-Biggest Oil Company Thinks Demand May Peak in Five Years

Royal Dutch Shell, the world鈥檚 second-biggest oil company by market value, thinks demand for oil could peak in as little as five years.

November 2, 2016