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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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New Oils for Engines Set to Arrive in December

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Work on improving engine oils to assist in fuel efficiency is complete, and the two new oils, CK-4 and FA-4, will be available in December, said Dan Arcy, global OEM technical manager of Shell Global Solutions.

March 1, 2016
BusinessFuel

National Diesel Average Price Rises Less Than a Cent to $1.989

The U.S. retail diesel average price rose for the second consecutive week, increasing 0.6 cent a gallon to $1.989, the Department of Energy reported Feb. 29.

February 29, 2016
BusinessFuel

Oil Prices Expected to Average $40 a Barrel in 2016

Oil prices will average just over $40 a barrel this year due to subdued demand and the likelihood a tentative agreement by leading producers to freeze output will do little to drain a supply glut, a Reuters poll showed Feb. 29.

February 29, 2016
BusinessFuel

Diesel Rises 0.3¢ to $1.983; First Increase in 14 Weeks

The U.S. diesel average rose 0.3 cent to $1.983 last week, the first increase in 14 weeks, the Department of Energy reported. Two fleet executives told Transport Topics they did not expect to see pump prices to spike but did share concerns about how regional price and tax variances can create business pressures.

February 29, 2016
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Alaska Fuel Tax Bill Moves With Trucking Industry Support

Gov. Bill Walker’s bill to increase state fuel taxes has support from some industry groups it would directly affect, including the Alaska Trucking Association.

February 25, 2016
BusinessFuel

Diesel Bumps Up Three-Tenths a Cent to $1.983

The national average retail price of diesel fuel climbed ever so slightly, ending 14 consecutive declines, the Department of Energy reported.

February 22, 2016
BusinessFuel

Truck Sales Dip in January

U.S. retail sales of Class 8 vehicles nearly reached 16,000 in January, but analysts said the anticipated softening in demand has taken hold.

February 22, 2016
BusinessFuel

Diesel Average Tumbles Below $2 for First Time Since February 2005

The national average retail price of diesel fuel fell below $2 a gallon, passing yet another long-standing threshold after setting an 11-year low the previous week, the Department of Energy reported.

February 22, 2016
BusinessFuel

Diesel Falls to Below $2 a Gallon

The average diesel retail price fell 2.8 cents last week to $1.980 a gallon, the lowest price since Jan. 24, 2005, when it was $1.959.

February 16, 2016
BusinessFuel

Diesel Hits 11-Year Low

The average diesel retail price fell 2.3 cents last week to $2.008 a gallon, the lowest price in nearly 11 years, when it was $1.986.

February 15, 2016