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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.

BusinessFuel

Diesel Drops 6.2¢ to $3.835 in Third Straight Decline

Diesel’s national average pump price fell for a third straight week, declining 6.2 cents to $3.835 a gallon, while gasoline dropped 7 cents to $3.604, the Department of Energy reported.

August 16, 2011
BusinessFuel

Gasoline Falls 9¢ in Three Weeks to $3.61, Lundberg Survey Says

Gasoline’s national average price fell 9 cents in the past three weeks to an average $3.61 a gallon, according to the latest Lundberg Survey of filling stations released Sunday.

August 15, 2011
BusinessFuel

Oil Falls on Concerns Over Housing, Economic Data

Oil fell almost $1 early Monday in advance of this week’s economic reports on housing indicators, Bloomberg reported.

August 15, 2011
GovernmentFuel

Obama Sets Truck Fuel-Efficiency Standards

President Obama last week set heavy-truck fuel-economy standards for the first time, unveiling regulations that mandate a 20% cut in fuel use and address the complicated broad universe of vehicle sizes and applications in a plan that both operators and manufacturers applauded.

August 15, 2011
BusinessFuel

Diesel Average Slips 4¢ to $3.897 a Gallon

The average price of a gallon of U.S. diesel slid 4 cents to $3.897 last week, the Department of Energy reported, while crude oil declined along with equity markets.

August 15, 2011
BusinessFuel

Oil Finishes Week Over $85 a Barrel

Oil fell 34 cents Friday, finishing the New York Mercantile Exchange trading week at $85.38 a barrel, Bloomberg reported.

August 12, 2011
BusinessFuelGovernment

Trade Deficit Expands to $53.1 Billion

The U.S. trade deficit rose 4.4% in June to $53.1 billion as exports fell by the most in two-and-a-half years, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

August 11, 2011
GovernmentFuel

Obama Announces Heavy-Duty Truck Fuel Economy Standards

President Obama on Tuesday announced the first-ever regulations setting heavy-duty truck fuel efficiency standards, intended to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from heavy trucks by as much as 23%.

August 9, 2011
BusinessFuel

DOE Lowers Diesel Price Forecast 3¢ to $3.83 a Gallon

The Department of Energy Tuesday lowered its diesel fuel price forecast for this year by 3 cents, to $3.83 a gallon.

August 9, 2011
BusinessFuel

Diesel Falls 4¢ to $3.897 in Second Decline; Gasoline Drops for First Time in Six Weeks

Diesel declined for a second straight week, dropping 4 cents to $3.897 a gallon, while gasoline slipped for the first time in six weeks, the Department of Energy said Monday.

August 9, 2011