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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.

Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Tariff Impact Threatens Critical Trucking Industries

The transportation sector is bracing for the possibility that a slew of new tariffs could soon hit some of its most critically important industries, according to experts.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 4, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Chinese Tariffs on US LNG Set to Reroute Global Trade Flows

China’s decision to slap tariffs on liquefied natural gas imported from the U.S. will trigger a scramble to decouple the world’s biggest buyer and seller of the super-chilled fuel.

Stephen Stapczynski | Bloomberg News
February 4, 2025
Business, Fuel, Private

ADM Plans to Cut Up to 700 Jobs

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. said it will reduce its workforce as the company expects profits to decline for a third straight year.

Gerson Freitas Jr. | Bloomberg News
February 4, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Senate Confirms Chris Wright as Energy Secretary

WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Chris Wright to serve as energy secretary, a key post to promote President Donald Trump’s efforts to achieve U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market.

Matthew Daly | Associated Press
February 4, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

China to Impose Tariffs on US Products, Including Oil

BEIJING — China countered President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese products with tariffs on select U.S. imports Feb. 4, as well as announcing an antitrust investigation into Google.

Ken Moritsugu and Huizhong Wu | Associated Press
February 4, 2025
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Stays Flat at $3.66 a Gallon

The national average diesel price remained virtually unchanged, nudging up just one-tenth of a cent to $3.66 a gallon, according to EIA data released Feb. 3.

February 3, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

New Tariffs Cause Concern Among Trucking Stakeholders

Trucking stakeholders are raising alarm that U.S. implementation of tariffs on Mexico and Canada will harm American truckers, cause supply chain instability and hike prices for consumers.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 3, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Trump Pauses Mexico, Canada Tariffs; China Plans in Place

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Feb. 3 held off on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada for 30 days after the two U.S. neighbors agreed to boost border security efforts.

Josh Boak and Fabiola Sanchez | Associated Press
February 3, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Mexico’s Sheinbaum Says Tariffs Delayed for One Month

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said tariffs would be delayed for one month after a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Feb. 3.

Alex Vasquez | Bloomberg News
February 3, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

OPEC+ Sticks to Supply Plan as Trump Seeks Oil Price Cut

OPEC+ didn’t make any changes to its existing oil production plans at a review meeting Feb. 3, even as President Donald Trump called on the group to lower crude prices.

February 3, 2025