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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, Fuel

Chinese Oil Demand Is Almost Back to Pre-Virus Crisis Levels

Chinese oil demand is all but back to levels last seen before Beijing imposed a national lockdown to fight the coronavirus outbreak, according to people with inside knowledge of the country’s energy industry.

May 18, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Oil Trades Near Six-Week High on Supply Cuts, Demand Recovery

Oil was near the highest in six weeks as major producers slash supply, and there are increasing signs that demand is recovering.

May 15, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Truck Stops Providing Essential Services to Truckers, Navigating the Downturn

Like truck drivers, truck stops are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. But they are still open, working to ensure drivers have the essentials they need.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 14, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Oil Jumps to Five-Week High Amid Optimistic Demand Outlook

Oil surged to the highest level since early April on an improving outlook for crude demand, alongside a rally in broader markets.

May 14, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Oil Shrugs Off First Decline in US Inventories Since January

Oil fell despite the first U.S. stockpile decline since January.

May 13, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Oil’s Scenario of Exhausted Storage Starts to Fade

While the global oil market remains in a dire situation, it’s starting to look like the nightmare scenario envisioned for the past month might just be averted.

May 12, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Prices Show Signs of Leveling Off After Significant Declines

The average price of a gallon of diesel fuel fell only half a penny nationwide to $2.394 from $2.399 the previous week, according to the Energy Information Administration's weekly report May 11.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
May 11, 2020
Business, Technology, Fuel

Dana Hires Hong Yang for Electric Vehicle Systems Post

Dana Inc. announced Hong Yang joined the company as senior director of electric vehicle systems engineering for its commercial vehicle drive and motion business unit.

May 11, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Electric Truck Integration Poses Challenges for Fleets, Study Shows

Many fleets are looking to integrate electric trucks into their operations but are stymied by a series of obstacles that will slow the shift from diesel vehicles.

Jerry Hirsch | Contributing Writer
May 11, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Saudi Arabia Cuts Oil Output Again

Saudi Arabia announced a surprise move to slash oil output to the lowest point in 18 years as it tries to spur the recovery from an energy crisis that has devastated the kingdom’s finances.

Javier Blas | Bloomberg News
May 11, 2020