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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.

Business, Equipment, Fuel

Stemco Ceases Manufacturing of TrailerTail, Other Products

Industry supplier Stemco has discontinued production of its TrailerTail product, which helped pioneer improved aerodynamics at the rear of the trailer.

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
April 14, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump Negotiating to Lease Oil Storage Space to Nine Companies

The U.S. Energy Department is negotiating with nine companies to rent about 23 million barrels of oil storage capacity in its Strategic Petroleum Reserve as part of a Trump administration bid to help drain the country’s growing glut of crude.

April 14, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Sheds 4.1¢ a Gallon to $2.507 as Slide Continues

Diesel fuel prices continued their steady downward slide April 13, according to the Energy Information Administration.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
April 13, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

OPEC, Oil Nations Agree to Nearly 10 Million Barrel Cut Amid Virus

OPEC, Russia and other oil-producing nations on April 12 finalized an unprecedented production cut of nearly 10 million barrels, or a tenth of global supply, in hopes of boosting crashing prices amid the coronavirus pandemic and a price war, officials said.

April 13, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Mexico Strikes Deal With US, Paving Way for OPEC Output Cuts

Mexico says it has reached an agreement with the United States that will allow it to agree to a deal on production cuts with OPEC, Russia and other countries.

Jon Gambrell | Associated Press
April 10, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Falls 3.8¢ to $2.548 a Gallon; Gas Is Below $2

The nationwide average retail price of diesel fuel declined by almost 4 cents per gallon on April 6, knocking trucking’s main fuel more than 50 cents lower than the same time a year ago.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
April 6, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Virus Will Take Toll on State Transportation Revenue, Experts Say

Experts indicate the coronavirus pandemic will have a significant negative effect on state revenue, including funding that supports transportation projects.

Eleanor Lamb | Staff Reporter
April 6, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

VW Used Defeat Devices in Diesel Engines, UK High Court Rules

A court in the United Kingdom ruled that Volkswagen AG used a so-called defeat device to help its diesel vehicles beat emissions tests, a decision that allows 91,000 customers to proceed with a class action against the carmaker.

Karin Matussek | Bloomberg News
April 6, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Options Expand for Trailer Aerodynamics

Many trucking companies add various aerodynamic systems to their trailers to boost fuel economy, but how much fuel can these products truly save in real-world operating conditions?

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
April 6, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Oil Soars After Trump Says Saudis and Russia Will Cut Production

Oil soared after President Trump said that he expects Saudi Arabia and Russia to cut output back by 10 million barrels or more after he spoke with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.

April 2, 2020