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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

Pilot Flying J to Pay $92 Million Penalty for Rebate Fraud

Pilot Flying J has agreed to pay a $92 million penalty to resolve the company’s criminal liability for withholding fuel rebates from customers.

July 15, 2014
Business, Fuel

Diesel Declines 1.9¢ to $3.894 Per Gallon

Diesel declined 1.9 cents to $3.894 a gallon, following a 0.7 cent decline last week, the Department of Energy reported July 14.

July 14, 2014
Business, Fuel

Gasoline Falls to $3.669 a Gallon in Survey

The average for regular gasoline at U.S. pumps fell 3.99 cents in the three weeks ended July 11 to $3.669 a gallon, according to Lundberg Survey Inc.

July 14, 2014
Business, Fuel

Diesel Dips 0.7¢ to $3.913 a Gallon; Gasoline Slides 2.6¢ to $3.678

Diesel dipped 0.7 cent to $3.913 a gallon, while gasoline slid 2.6 cents to $3.678, the first declines for both fuels in three weeks, the Department of Energy reported July 7.

July 8, 2014
Fuel

Fleets Plan More Leasing, Alt-Fuel Use, Survey Shows

About a quarter of companies expect to increase the size of their fleets in the next 12 months, with leasing being the most popular choice for obtaining new vehicles, according to a recently released survey by GE Capital.

July 7, 2014
Business, Fuel

Diesel Rises 0.1¢ to $3.92 a Gallon

The U.S. retail diesel average was all but flat this week, rising just 0.1 cent a gallon from the week before to $3.92, the U.S. Department of Energy said on June 30.

June 30, 2014
Business, Government, Fuel, Autonomous

Scania Touts Fuel Savings of Dual Trailers

Swedish truck maker Scania AB said that by driving with two full-length trailers fuel consumption is reduced by up to 30%.

June 30, 2014
Business, Fuel

Diesel Price Up 3.7¢ to $3.919, Marking First Gain in 8 Weeks

U.S. retail diesel prices re­versed direction last week and followed increases made by crude oil, marking the first gain for trucking’s main fuel in eight weeks, the U.S. Department of Energy reported.

June 30, 2014
Business, Fuel

Commerce Dept. Allows Some US Oil Exports

The Commerce Department opened the door to more U.S. oil exports as long as the crude is lightly processed, tempering the impact of a law that has banned most such shipments for the past 40 years.

June 25, 2014
Business, Fuel

Diesel Rises 3.7¢ to $3.919 a Gallon

Diesel rose for the first time in eight weeks, gaining 3.7 cents to $3.919 a gallon, and gasoline rose for the fourth time in five weeks, the Department of Energy reported June 23.

June 24, 2014