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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.

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EPA Issues 2016 Renewable Fuel Standards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued its final volume requirements for renewable fuels in 2016 that call for a more than 10% increase in total renewable fuels from 2015 鈥斅爓ith most of the increases in ethanol-based renewable fuels.

December 1, 2015
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Oil Prices Predicted to Continue Decline in 2016

Depressed oil prices are likely to linger longer as analysts dropped their predictions further for next year, according to a Reuters poll, assuming OPEC will not cut output when it meets Dec. 4.

December 1, 2015
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Diesel Down for Third Week in a Row at $2.421 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail diesel price fell for the third week in a row, down 2.4 cents a gallon to $2.421, the Department of Energy reported Nov. 30.

November 30, 2015
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Oil Set for Worst Month Since July as OPEC Seen Standing Firm

Oil headed for its largest monthly drop Nov. 30 since July as Iran signaled the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries won鈥檛 reduce its production target at a meeting this week.

November 30, 2015
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Diesel Average Drops to Lowest Price Since June 2009

The U.S. average retail diesel price fell 3.7 cents a gallon to $2.445, its lowest point in nearly 6 1/2 years,聽the Department of Energy reported Nov. 23.

November 24, 2015
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Early Tests Show Promise for Propane as Alternate Fuel for Heavy Trucks

Can diesel and propane fuels operate in harmony under the hood of a Class 8 truck?Charles 鈥淪horty鈥 Whittington thinks so.

November 23, 2015
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CARB Seeks EPA Approval for Amendments to 2011 Reefer Unit Emissions Regulations

The California Air Resources Board has asked that amendments to its regulation setting standards for pollution control in diesel-fueled transport refrigeration units be approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

November 23, 2015
BusinessFuel

Air Liquide Agrees to Buy US-Based Airgas Inc.

Air Liquide, a global industrial gas supplier based in Paris, plans to acquire U.S.-based Airgas Inc. in a deal that will make it the largest supplier in North America.

November 18, 2015
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Diesel Falls 2垄 a Gallon to $2.482

The U.S. average retail diesel price fell 2 cents a gallon to $2.482 after increasing the previous week, the Department of Energy reported Nov. 16.

November 16, 2015
BusinessFuel

Alaska Truckers Concerned Over State DOT Budget Cuts Due to Plunge in Oil Prices

A plunge in oil prices this year has prompted a $35 million cut to the budget for Alaska鈥檚 Department of Transportation, making the state鈥檚 truckers nervous.

November 16, 2015