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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.

Business, Fuel

National Diesel Average Drops 5.4¢ to $2.561 a Gallon

The average price of diesel fuel in the United States declined 5.4 cents a gallon to $2.561, the Department of Energy reported Aug. 24.

August 25, 2015
Business, Fuel

Diesel Average Dips 0.2¢ to $2.615 in 12th Consecutive Weekly Decline

The average price of diesel fuel in the United States declined 0.2 cent a gallon to $2.615, the 12th straight weekly decline, the Department of Energy reported Aug. 17.

August 24, 2015
Fuel

Trucking Cautious as Greenhouse-Gas Plan Attracts Support, Outcry at Federal Hearing

The sweeping federal proposal to cut greenhouse-gas emissions and raise fuel efficiency for medium- and heavy-duty trucks over the next decade prompted qualified support, an outcry over poor air quality and calls for zero-emissions technologies at a public hearing Aug. 18 in Long Beach, California.

August 24, 2015
Business, Fuel

Kane Is Able Sues Volvo, Two Other Suppliers Over Fire, Explosion on CNG-Powered Tractor

Trucking and logistics operator Kane Is Able Inc. has sued Volvo Group North America, Cummins Westport and Agility Fuel Systems in connection with the fire and explosion of a CNG-powered tractor earlier this year, seeking to recover damages related to the incident.

August 24, 2015
Business, Fuel

Oil Falls Below $40 a Barrel for First Time Since 2009

Oil plunged below $40 a barrel in New York for the first time in more than six years, extending the longest decline since 1986 on concern slower demand growth will prolong a global glut.

August 21, 2015
Fuel

California Air Quality Regulators Target Nitrogen Oxide Emissions Reduction

State air quality regulators in California said proposed Phase 2 standards for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions and increasing fuel efficiency for medium- and heavy-duty trucks do not go far enough.

August 18, 2015
Fuel

Report Says Proposed GHG Rule Good for Bottom Line

A report on the proposed Phase 2 greenhouse-gas rules found 87% of medium- and heavy-duty fleet operators surveyed earlier supported increased fuel efficiency and fewer emissions because the changes would also reduce what typically is trucking’s second-biggest expense, fuel.

August 18, 2015
Business, Fuel

National Diesel Average Dips 0.2¢ in 12th Consecutive Decline

The average price of diesel fuel in the United States declined 0.2 cent a gallon to $2.615, the 12th straight weekly decline, the Department of Energy reported Aug. 17.

August 17, 2015
Business, Fuel

Diesel Price Drops 5.1¢ to $2.617

The slide in the U.S. diesel average price reached an 11th straight week, with the Department of Energy reporting another decline Aug. 10, this time by 5.1 cents a gallon to $2.617.

August 17, 2015
Business, Fuel

Oil's Worst-Ever Summer Signals Price Rout Nowhere Near Done

If crude’s slump back to a six-year low looks bad, it’s even worse when you reflect that summer is supposed to be peak season for oil.

August 14, 2015