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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

Oil Jumps After Saudi Arabia Raises Prices to Boost Recovery

Oil surged after Saudi Arabia raised prices for its crude globally.

Alex Longley | Bloomberg News
May 7, 2020
Business, Fuel

Oil Slides With Glut Concerns Eclipsing Demand Recovery

Oil declined as data showing rebounding demand wasn’t enough to offset ballooning inventories.

Olivia Raimonde | Bloomberg News
May 6, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

IMF: World Needs Two-Decade, $20 Trillion Investment

The International Monetary Fund sees the world needing public investment of more than $20 trillion in the next two decades as nations spend on initiatives including improved healthcare systems, infrastructure and green technology.

Eric Martin | Bloomberg News
May 6, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

CARB Updates Proposal to Speed California’s Transition to Zero-Emission Vehicles

California environmental regulators have issued an accelerated plan to mandate that truck manufacturers transition a portion of their sales from heavy diesel trucks to electric zero-emission vehicles beginning in 2024.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 5, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Oil Extends Recovery on Optimism Supply Cuts Will Trim Glut

Oil’s recovery from last month’s epic plunge accelerated as production cuts start to whittle down a supply glut and more economies ease their coronavirus lockdowns.

May 5, 2020
Business, Fuel

TA Reports Net Loss, Revenue Dip in Q1

TravelCenters of America reported a net loss and lower revenue in the first quarter as operations were limited by the novel coronavirus pandemic and unseasonably mild weather.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
May 5, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Tesla Delays First Deliveries of Electric Semi to 2021

Tesla Inc. pushed back first deliveries of its Semi commercial tractor into next year, making the truck two years behind its original schedule.

Jerry Hirsch | Contributing Writer
May 5, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Average Price of Diesel Falls Another 3.8¢ to $2.399 a Gallon

The national average price of diesel fuel continued its steady slide, falling 3.8 cents to $2.399 a gallon, the Energy Information Administration reported May 4.

Dan Ronan and Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporters
May 4, 2020
Business, Fuel

Stocks Gain as Oil Extends Rally for Fourth Day

U.S. stocks kicked off the week on a positive note, rallying late in the session to close higher as crude oil gained for a fourth consecutive day.

May 4, 2020
Business, Fuel

Oil Spread Tightens After Report Shows US Tanks Filling Slower

Oil reversed losses as the pace of stockpile builds at the key U.S. storage hub slowed last week.

May 4, 2020