Oil prices rose Tuesday for the first time in six trading days to just under $73 a barrel as the dollar weakened against the euro, Bloomberg reported.
July 6, 2010GovernmentFuel
CARB OKs $200 Million in Emissions Funding
The California Air Resources Board has awarded $200 million in Proposition 1B funds to help cut emissions from heavy-duty trucks and other sources in the state’s four busiest trade corridors.
July 6, 2010GovernmentBusinessFuel
Passage of Energy Bill Seen Doubtful in Senate
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators left a closed-door White House meeting with President Obama last week divided over whether energy and climate legislation could pass and uncertain what form it might take.
July 5, 2010BusinessFuel
Diesel Dips a Half-Cent to to $2.956
The national average price of diesel dropped 0.5 cent last week to $2.956 a gallon, the sixth decline in seven weeks, the Department of Energy reported.
July 5, 2010BusinessFuel
Oil Falls Below $76 a Barrel
Oil fell more than $2 Tuesday to below $76 a barrel, following reports that the Chinese economy was expanding less than forecast, Bloomberg reported.
June 29, 2010BusinessFuel
Diesel Dips a Half-Cent to $2.956 a Gallon
Diesel’s national average fell half a cent to $2.956 a gallon, marking the sixth decline in seven weeks, the Department of Energy said.
June 29, 2010GovernmentFuel
Study of Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Projects Massive Price Increases
A new study has found that nationwide adoption of a low-carbon fuel standard would increase the retail cost of motor fuel by as much as 170% over a 10-year period.
June 28, 2010BusinessGovernmentLogisticsFuel
Diesel, Gasoline Prices Rise
Retail diesel prices reversed course last week, as the national average rose 3.3 cents a gallon to $2.961 after falling 19.9 cents in the five previous weeks, the Department of Energy reported.
June 28, 2010BusinessFuel
Oil Slides Following DOE Report
Oil declined $1.50 to below $77 a barrel following a Department of Energy report that showed crude inventories rose by 2 million barrels last week, Bloomberg reported.
June 23, 2010BusinessFuel
Diesel Rises 3.3¢ to $2.961, Marking First Gain in Six Weeks
Diesel and gasoline both rose for the first time in six weeks, with diesel gaining 3.3 cents to $2.961 a gallon, the Department of Energy said.
June 22, 2010