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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, Fuel

World Buying American Diesel as Fast as Refiners Can Make It

The international market has a message for American refiners: Stay calm and keep turning crude into diesel.

Laura Blewitt | Bloomberg News
May 4, 2017
Fuel, Business, Government, Equipment

Oil Falls as US Crude Supply Glut Seen Shifting to Fuel Tanks

Oil fell to the lowest in more than a month as the U.S. crude glut is seen moving to brimming fuel tanks. 

Mark Shenk | Bloomberg News
May 2, 2017
Business, Fuel

Diesel Falls 1.2¢ to $2.583 a Gallon, Oil Holds

The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 1.2 cents to $2.583 a gallon as oil prices remained below $50 a barrel and U.S. rig counts pushed higher. 

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
May 1, 2017
Fuel

Looking Beyond Diesel to Fuels of Tomorrow

INDIANAPOLIS — Diesel fuel dominates the commercial truck world today and will continue to do so in the near future, but greenhouse gas regulations will force the industry to use it more efficiently and eventually could push fleets toward other, cleaner fuels, industry executives said here at the Green Truck Summit.

Bruce Lilly | Special to Transport Topics
May 1, 2017
Business, Fuel

Diesel Dips 0.2¢ to $2.595 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel slipped 0.2 cent to $2.595 a gallon as oil prices dropped below $50 a gallon and U.S. rig counts continued to rise.

April 24, 2017
Editorial, Business, Fuel, Autonomous, Government, Logistics

Editorial: Saving the Planet? It’s on Us

While President Donald Trump is calling for reversals of some environmental regulations, it’s important to note what isn’t changing. And that is the commitment that freight carriers, truck makers and even some shippers, such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc., are making to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

April 24, 2017
Fuel

Toyota Puts Fuel-Cell Semi-Truck to Test at Los Angeles Port

The newest heavy-duty truck set to operate at the Port of Los Angeles emits an unusual byproduct that California could certainly use more of: water.

John Lippert | Bloomberg News
April 19, 2017
Business, Fuel

Crude Oil Falls After Smaller-Than-Expected US Inventory Drop

Oil slipped after an industry report was said to show a smaller-than-anticipated U.S. crude inventory decline.

Mark Shenk | Bloomberg News
April 19, 2017
Business, Fuel

Oil Trades at One-Week Low on Signs of Rebound in US Supplies

Oil traded at its lowest in more than a week in New York on signs U.S. production is continuing to recover, undermining OPEC’s efforts to clear a global glut.

Grant Smith | Bloomberg News
April 18, 2017
Business, Fuel

Diesel Rises 1.5¢ to Tie Highest Price of Year at $2.597

The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 1.5 cents to $2.597 a gallon, putting it in a tie for the highest price this year, also reached Jan. 9.

April 17, 2017