Diesel’s national average pump price fell for the 14th time in 15 weeks, declining 19.4 cents to $3.288 a gallon, its lowest price since February, the Department of Energy said Monday.
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Fuel Prices Continue Slide
The national average price of diesel fuel fell another 17.7 cents to $3.482 a gallon last week, the lowest level since mid-February, the Department of Energy reported.
October 27, 2008Justice Department Backs ATA in Effort to Block Ports’ Plans
The U.S. Department of Justice last week backed American Trucking Associations’ attempt to block concession requirements included in the clean-trucks plans adopted by the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif.
October 27, 2008ASTM International OKs Biodiesel Standards
Engineering standards group ASTM International published four new final standards for biodiesel on Oct. 13.
October 20, 2008CARB Begins Enforcing State’s Idling Law
California environmental regulators said they are beginning to enforce the state’s five-minute idling limit for diesel-fueled commercial vehicles, including those with sleeper cabs.
October 20, 2008Forward Air’s 3Q Income Improves
Forward Air Corp.’s third-quarter profit rose to $12.1 million, or 42 cents a share, from $10.8 million, or 36 cents, a year ago.
October 20, 2008Diesel Falls 17.7¢ to $3.482; Gas Drops 23.7¢ to Below $3
Diesel’s national average pump price fell for the 13th time in the last 14 weeks, declining 17.7 cents to $3.482 a gallon, the Department of Energy said Monday.
October 21, 2008Fleets Find Higher Costs, Uncertain Life Cycles
Six years after the first generation of Environmental Protection Agency-compliant diesel engines was introduced, fleet operators said there is little doubt the cleaner-burning engines cost more to maintain and operate.
October 20, 2008Consumer Price Index Unchanged in September
Consumer prices were unchanged in September, kept in check by falling fuel prices, the Labor Department said Thursday.
October 16, 2008September Producer Prices Drop 0.4%
Prices paid to U.S. producers fell 0.4% in September, while the rate excluding food and energy rose, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
October 15, 2008