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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.

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Diesel Slides 1.3¢ to $3.896 a Gallon in Second Straight Decline; Gasoline Drops 7.1¢ to $3.561

Diesel fell modestly for a second straight week, declining 1.3 cents to $3.896 a gallon, while gasoline dropped 7.1 cents, the Department of Energy reported.

August 13, 2013
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Oil Rises to Four-Day High Over $106

Oil rose to a four-day high Monday, topping $106 a barrel as analysts predicted growth in European economies for the first time in two years, Bloomberg News reported.

August 12, 2013
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Diesel Average Dips 0.6¢ to $3.909; First Price Decline in Five Weeks

U.S. retail diesel prices declined for the first time in five weeks, as the national average price dipped 0.6 cent to $3.909 a gallon, according to the Department of Energy.

August 12, 2013
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Clean Energy Posts 2Q Loss; Revenue, Natural-Gas Deliveries Increase

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. reported a second-quarter loss but its revenue rose 26% while natural-gas deliveries increased 8%.

August 9, 2013
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EPA Sets Final 2013 Renewable Fuel Standards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized the 2013 percentage standards for four fuel categories that are part of the Renewable Fuel Standard program established by Congress to reduce carbon climate change.

August 8, 2013
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Diesel to Average $3.92 This Year, DOE Says

Diesel fuel will average $3.92 a gallon this year, about equal to its current pump price, the Department of Energy reported.

August 6, 2013
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Diesel Dips 0.6¢ to $3.909; Gasoline Declines for Second Straight Week

Diesel dipped 0.6 cent to $3.909 a gallon, the first downturn following four increases, while gasoline dropped for a second straight week, the Department of Energy reported.

August 6, 2013
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Clean Energy Announces Deals to Boost Natural Gas Use

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced Tuesday it has updated its “road to natural gas†report with several recent deals aimed at boosting the use of natural gas as a trucking fuel.

August 6, 2013
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Westport Reports 2Q Loss on Higher Expenses; Revenue Rises

Westport Innovations, which makes natural gas engines for trucking in a venture with Cummins Inc., reported a second-quarter net loss on higher expenses but announed that its revenue rose to a record on year-over-year growth.

August 5, 2013
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Oil Holds Over $106 a Barrel

Oil held over $106 a barrel Monday, near the two-week highs of the end of last week, Bloomberg News reported.

August 5, 2013