Fuel News

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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.

Letters to the Editor, Government, Fuel

Letters: Obama on Emissions, Truck Speed Limiters, Safety

March 3, 2014
Business, Fuel

Diesel Average Tops $4 After Fifth Straight Gain

The U.S. diesel average pushed past the $4 level for the first time in almost a year, gaining 2.8 cents to $4.017 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Feb. 24.

March 3, 2014
Business, Fuel

DEF Prices Rise in February

Bulk prices for diesel exhaust fluid in the United States rose in February for the second consecutive month, Integer Research reported.

February 28, 2014
Fuel

Diesel Surges Past $4 a Gallon

Diesel pushed past $4 a gallon for the first time in almost a year, gaining 2.8 cents to $4.017 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Feb. 24.

February 25, 2014
Business, Fuel

Gasoline Rises 12¢ to $3.41 on Lundberg Survey

The average U.S. retail price of a gallon of gasoline increased 12 cents to $3.41 on Feb. 21, from two weeks prior, according to Lundberg Survey Inc.

February 24, 2014
Editorial, Business, Fuel, Government

Editorial: A Next Generation Is Coming

February 24, 2014
Government, Business, Fuel

US to Tighten Fuel Rules

President Obama last week said he would seek an additional set of carbon-dioxide emissions and fuel-economy improvements for heavy- and medium-duty trucks that would go beyond standards that take effect this year and in 2017.

February 24, 2014
Business, Fuel

Wal-Mart Unveils Concept Design for Rig With Hybrid Power, Lightweight Materials

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has unveiled a concept tractor-trailer that includes a hybrid-electric powertrain and the first-ever trailer made from a solid sheet of lightweight carbon fiber.

February 24, 2014
Business, Fuel

Cold Weather Lifts Diesel

Bitter winter weather in much of the United States drove up diesel, crude oil and gasoline prices again last week, with all hitting their highest levels in at least four months, analysts said.

February 24, 2014
Government, Fuel, Business

Foxx Says Fuel Tax Increase Is Not Needed

WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said the Obama administration still believes there is a better way to raise the money needed to upgrade the nation’s highway infrastructure than to raise the federal fuel tax.

February 20, 2014