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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

Diesel Drops Again, Down 0.9¢ to $2.414

The U.S. average diesel retail price slipped 0.9 cent to $2.414, the Department of Energy reported, as high domestic inventories and international output depressed crude oil prices.

July 11, 2016
Business, Fuel, Logistics

As Another Oil Train Derails, Regulators, Lawmakers Say Progress Being Made

Three years ago July 6, an unattended train carrying crude oil from North Dakota rolled down a hill toward the town of Lac-Megantic, Quebec.

John Hageman | Grand Forks (N.D.) Herald
July 11, 2016
Government, Fuel

State, Local Agencies Petition EPA for National Truck Rule on NOx

With publication of the Phase 2 federal greenhouse-gas final rule for trucks expected soon, 12 agencies from state and local government have petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency to quickly produce a national rule that would tighten nitrogen-oxide emissions from trucks.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
July 11, 2016
Business, Fuel

Oil Trims Weekly Drop as US Production Falls Most Since 2013

Oil trimmed its biggest weekly decline in three months as investors weighed the largest drop in U.S. output since 2013 and a jump in payrolls against a smaller-than-expected stockpile decline.

Grant Smith | Bloomberg News
July 8, 2016
Business, Fuel

Diesel Slips 0.3¢ to $2.423

The U.S. average retail diesel price slipped 0.3 cent to $2.423, the Department of Energy said as the price of crude oil continued to wobble below $50 a barrel.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
July 5, 2016
Government, Business, Fuel

States to Receive $49 Million in Pipeline Safety Grants

More than $49 million in grants will be distributed to states for safety inspections, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration announced July 1.

July 5, 2016
Business, Fuel

Gasoline Supplies Rise to Record as Imports Pour into East Coast

Refineries across the nation are operating full out and imports are pouring into the East Coast, boosting gasoline supplies to a record.

Mark Shenk | Bloomberg News
July 5, 2016
Business, Fuel

Oil Prices Surge 4%, Brent Back Above $50

NEW YORK — Oil prices surged 4% on June 30, with Brent settling above the psychological $50 a barrel mark, after a larger-than-expected drawdown in U.S. crude inventories.

Barani Krishnan | Reuters
June 30, 2016
Fuel, Business, Technology

Geotab Introduces Rugged Telematics Device

Telematics provider Geotab introduced a telematics device, Go Rugged, intended for harsh outdoor environments and developed for fleets with industrial heavy-duty and service vehicles.

June 30, 2016
Business, Fuel

Report Finds New Oil Blends Could Improve Fuel Efficiency Up to 1.5%

Two new low-viscosity oil lubricants set to come onto the market, CK-4 and FA-4, will improve fuel efficiency in heavy-duty trucks between 0.5% and 1.5%, according to a new report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.

Ari Ashe | Staff Reporter
June 28, 2016