A switch to cleaner-burning natural gas as a fuel for heavy-duty trucks could increase global warming due to the release of methane at drilling sites and the fact that natural gas-powered engines get fewer miles per gallon than traditional diesel-powered engines, according to a report issued May 19 by the Environmental Defense Fund.
May 19, 2015Business, Fuel
Nat Gas May Increase Emissions, Group Says
A switch to cleaner-burning natural gas as a fuel for heavy-duty trucks actually could increase global warming.
May 25, 2015Business, Fuel
Oil Has Lowest Share of US Transportation Since Era of Steam Trains
Oil has the lowest share of the U.S. transportation fuel market since the 1950s, when steam trains remained a common sight on American railroads.
May 19, 2015Business, Fuel
Diesel Price Rises for Fifth Week, Gaining 2.6¢ to $2.904
Diesel’s national average price rose for a fifth consecutive week, climbing 2.6 cents to $2.904 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported May 18.
May 18, 2015Business, Fuel
Wright Transportation Claims it Was 'Fraudulently Induced' in Diesel-Fuel Deal With Pilot
An Alabama motor carrier who sued Pilot Flying J in connection with a diesel-fuel rebate scam has added a claim that it was “fraudulently induced†into believing it was being given “retail-minus†or “cost-plus†prices for diesel it purchased.
May 18, 2015Business, Fuel
Clean Energy Posts 1Q Loss But Reports Higher Natural-Gas Sales
Natural-gas fueling provider Clean Energy Fuels Corp. reported a wider first-quarter net loss than a year ago but said it delivered 27% more fuel.
May 18, 2015Business, Fuel
Diesel Average Rises 2.4¢ to $2.878; Price Has Climbed 12.4¢ in Past Month
Diesel’s national average price rose for the fourth straight week, climbing 2.4 cents to $2.878 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported May 11.
May 18, 2015Business, Fuel
DOE Boosts 2015 Diesel-Price Forecast But Lowers 2016 Outlook
The Department of Energy bumped its forecast for 2015 diesel prices up by 2 cents to $2.88 a gallon, but lowered its 2016 forecast by 12 cents.
May 12, 2015Business, Fuel
Diesel Average Rises 2.4¢ to $2.878 a Gallon in Fourth Straight Increase
Diesel’s national average price rose for the fourth straight week, climbing 2.4 cents to $2.878 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported May 11.
May 11, 2015Business, Fuel
Oil Retreats on Speculation Global Supply Glut to Endure
Oil dropped a third day in London May 11 amid speculation that a global oversupply will persist.
May 11, 2015