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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 Rises 4.9¢ to $3.116 a Gallon

Diesel resumed its recent upward track following a pause last week, rising 4.9 cents to $3.116 a gallon, the highest nationwide pump average in six months, the Department of Energy said.

November 9, 2010
BusinessFuel

Oil Hits Two-Year High Near $87 a Barrel

Oil prices are at a two-year high near $87 a barrel after jumping more than $5 last week, Bloomberg reported.

November 8, 2010
BusinessFuel

Diesel Price Remains Unchanged at $3.067

The U.S. retail diesel average remained at $3.067 a gallon last week, leaving the price virtually unchanged for three weeks, the Department of Energy reported.

November 8, 2010
BusinessFuel

Diesel Holds at $3.067 a Gallon

Diesel’s pump price held at $3.067 a gallon, the fifth straight week it has been at least $3 a gallon, while gasoline dipped just over a penny, the Department of Energy said Monday.

November 2, 2010
BusinessFuel

Diesel Average Slips 0.6¢ to $3.067

The average retail price of both diesel and gasoline dipped last week for the first time in a month, the Department of Energy reported.

November 1, 2010
BusinessFuel

Diesel Drops for First Time in a Month, Dipping 0.6¢ to $3.067 a Gallon

Diesel’s national average retail price fell for the first time in a month, dipping 0.6 cent to $3.067 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Monday.

October 25, 2010
GovernmentFuel

DOT, EPA Release Heavy-Truck Emissions Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Monday announced the first-ever standards to improve fuel efficiency of heavy-duty trucks and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

October 25, 2010
Fuel

ATA Eases Fuel-Price Stance to Expand Climate Options

PHOENIX — American Trucking Associations members approved a policy change that makes it easier for the federation to negotiate with regulators and legislators over carbon-emissions and climate-change measures, even if they could result in fuel price increases.

October 25, 2010
BusinessSafetyFuelGovernment

Tanker Wetlines Rule Advances

PHOENIX — The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration sent its new proposed “wetlines” regulation to the White House Office of Management and Budget on Oct. 15 for review.

October 25, 2010
BusinessFuel

Diesel Average Rises 0.7¢ to $3.073 a Gallon for Fifth Increase in Six Weeks, DOE Says

The U.S. retail diesel and gasoline averages both rose again last week, the Department of Energy reported, but the increases slowed as crude oil prices continued a recent slide.

October 25, 2010