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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 Average Increases 1.9¢ to $3.971, Ending String of Five Straight Declines

The average retail price of diesel increased 1.9 cents to $3.971 a gallon last week, ending a five-week decline, the Department of Energy reported.

April 28, 2014
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CARB Extends Emissions Deadline for Some Small Fleets

The California Air Quality Resources Board voted April 25 to extend the deadline for independent truckers and small fleets to comply with new state emissions rules.

April 25, 2014
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N.H. Lawmakers Vote to Increase Fuel Taxes

New Hampshire lawmakers voted to raise the state’s 19.625-cent fuel tax by 4 cents starting July 1.

April 23, 2014
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Diesel Rises 1.9¢ to $3.971 in First Gain in Six Weeks; Gasoline Continues to Climb

Diesel rose 1.9 cents to $3.971 a gallon, its first increase in six weeks, while gasoline rose for the 11th straight week, the Department of Energy reported.

April 22, 2014
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Forward Air’s First-Quarter Net Income Dips

Forward Air Corp. said its first-quarter net income dipped to $10.2 million, or 33 cents a share, from $10.9 million, or 36 cents, a year ago.

April 21, 2014
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CARB Considering DPF Extension for Smaller Fleets

California regulators are considering relaxing strict rules for smaller trucking fleets to clean up older diesel-powered trucks that are among the state’s worst remaining sources of air pollution, the Los Angeles Times reported.

April 21, 2014
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Gasoline Rises to 13-Month High $3.69 a Gallon, Lundberg Reports

The average price for U.S. regular gasoline rose 8.5 cents in the past two weeks to a 13-month high $3.69 a gallon, according to latest Lundberg Survey released April 20.

April 21, 2014
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Diesel Price Dips 0.7¢ to $3.952 in Fifth Straight Weekly Decline

The average retail price of U.S. diesel dipped for a fifth straight week, falling 0.7 cent a gallon from the previous week to $3.952, the Department of Energy reported.

April 21, 2014
Fuel

Warburg Pincus Agrees to Buy EFS

Private-equity firm Warburg Pincus announced an agreement to acquire Electronic Funds Source, which provides fuel card and other fleet-payment services.

April 18, 2014
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Groups Ask House to Continue Funding Diesel Emissions Reduction Grants

A group of more than 20 environmental, health and trucking industry stakeholders have asked House committees to continue funding a popular diesel emissions reduction grant program omitted from the Obama administration’s 2015 fiscal year budget.

April 17, 2014