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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

Diesel Prices Slip 1.1¢ to $3.869 as U.S. Crude Production Jumps

U.S. diesel prices dipped for a second week, declining 1.1 cents a gallon to $3.869 at the same time domestic crude production outpaced imports for the first time in more than 16 years, the Department of Energy reported.    

June 10, 2013
Business, Fuel

Diesel Dips 1.1¢ to $3.869; Gasoline Flat

Diesel dipped for a second week, sliding 1.1 cents to $3.869 a gallon, while gasoline rose slightly to $3.646, the Department of Energy reported.

June 4, 2013
Business, Fuel

Oil Rises From Month-Low as OPEC Signals Concern About U.S. Shale-Oil Production

Oil rose to more than $92 a barrel Monday after finishing at the lowest price in a month Friday as OPEC ministers signaled growing unease with the U.S. oil boom, Bloomberg News reported.

June 3, 2013
Business, Fuel

Diesel Price Dips 1¢ to $3.88

The average price of a gallon of U.S. retail diesel dipped 1 cent to $3.88 last week, continuing a lengthy run of relative stability, the U.S. Department of Energy reported.

June 3, 2013
Business, Fuel

Diesel Dips a Penny to $3.88 a Gallon

Diesel declined 1 cent to $3.88 a gallon, its first decline in three weeks, while gasoline fell 2.8 cents to $3.645, the Department of Energy reported.

May 29, 2013
Business, Fuel

U.S. Oil Boom Dividing OPEC, Journal Reports

Rising U.S. oil production is dividing OPEC states, and the global oil cartel is struggling to respond to higher North American oil output from shale, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.

May 28, 2013
Business, Fuel

Diesel, Gasoline Prices Gain After Midwest Refinery Issues

Diesel and gasoline prices continued their upward paths last week, the Department of Energy reported, with analysts blaming the gains on refinery issues.

May 27, 2013
Government, Business, Fuel

House Passes Bill Aimed at Advancing Keystone XL Pipeline

The House passed a bill that would take the permitting authority for the Keystone XL Pipeline away from President Obama.

May 24, 2013
Business, Fuel

Holiday Weekend Driving to Rise Slightly, AAA Says

The number of Americans driving during the Memorial Day holiday weekend will rise slightly, with a majority saying gasoline prices will not impact their plans, according to AAA.

May 24, 2013
Business, Fuel

Oil Slides Below $93 a Barrel

Oil fell for a third day Thursday, falling more than $1 to below $93 a barrel after dropping almost $2 on Wednesday, on reports that Chinese manufacturing slowed, Bloomberg News reported.

May 23, 2013