Fuel

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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, Fuel

Diesel Climbs 1.7¢ to $2.598 a Gallon for Seventh Consecutive Gain

The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 1.7 cents to $2.598 in the seventh consecutive weekly rise for trucking's main fuel.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 14, 2017
Business, Fuel

Waste Management Opens 100th CNG Fueling Station as Fleet Expands to 6,000 Trucks

Waste Management Inc. announced Oklahoma City as the location of its 100th compressed natural gas fueling station.

August 14, 2017
Government, Fuel, TCA

Oklahoma Fuel Taxes Among Lowest in the Nation

While gasoline prices are hovering around $2 per gallon in Oklahoma, that’s not the direct cost of the fuel. State and federal taxes tally up to 35.4 cents of total gasoline cost per gallon.

Joy Hampton | The Norman (Okla.) Transcript
August 11, 2017
Business, Fuel

Oil Poised for Weekly Decline Amid Weaker Demand Outlook

Oil slipped, heading for the biggest weekly loss in a month, as the outlook for demand dimmed in an already shaky market.

Jessica Summers | Bloomberg News
August 11, 2017
Government, Fuel, Logistics, TCA

Pennsylvania, Delaware Join Study of East Coast Road Usage Tax

Pennsylvania motorists will have an opportunity to participate in a study exploring the potential impact of a road usage tax on the East Coast.

Aaron Aupperlee | The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
August 11, 2017
Fuel

Natural Gas Sector Pushes Surge in Plastics Industry

When it comes to liquefied natural gas in particular, refiners have turned their attention to a broader use: plastic goods.

August 9, 2017
Business, Fuel

EIA Raises Both 2017, 2018 US Crude Production Forecasts

U.S. producers are seen pumping away, even with the price of West Texas Intermediate crude lingering below $50 a barrel, according to the latest government estimates.

Jessica Summers | Bloomberg News
August 8, 2017
Government, Fuel

Diesel Continues Upward Trend, Rises 5 Cents to $2.581

The U.S. average retail price of diesel jumped 5 cents to $2.581 in the sixth consecutive increase for trucking's main fuel.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
August 7, 2017
Business, Fuel

Trillium CNG, Sheehy Mail Contractors Partner in Nebraska

Sheehy Mail Contractors Inc. has partnered with Trillium CNG after adding to its natural gas-vehicle fleet.

August 7, 2017
Business, Fuel

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. Adds Natural Gas Fleets

Clean Energy Fuels Corp., a provider of natural gas fuel for transportation in North America, added three large fleets serving as United States Postal Service carriers.

August 7, 2017