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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 Rises 0.7¢ to $2.565

The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 0.7 cent to $2.565 a gallon as crude oil prices remained near $53 a barrel and OPEC made production cuts while U.S. output continued to rise, analysts said.

February 13, 2017
Business, Fuel

Nikola Motor Hires Jonathan Spira as Chief Financial Officer

Nikola Motor Co., the startup planning on building electric heavy-duty trucks, has hired Jonathan Spira as chief financial officer as it initiates its next round of funding.

February 13, 2017
Perspective, Business, Government, Safety, Autonomous, Fuel

Opinion: Truck Parking Is Quiet Crisis Facing Industry

Each night, thousands of truck drivers across the country find themselves in a horrible game of “musical chairs” — searching for parking spaces to take their mandated 10-hour rest period. This occurs because of a major shortage for truck parking, which has not kept up with the volume and growth of trucks traveling across our country each day.

February 13, 2017
Fuel

California Moves Ahead With Its Own GHG Rule

California is proceeding with its Phase 2 greenhouse-gas emissions rule for trucks — designed to be “harmonized” with the similar fed-eral rule released last year — no matter the fate of the U.S. regulation.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
February 13, 2017
Government, Fuel

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin Proposes Gas, Diesel Tax Increase

Oklahoma’s tax on gas and diesel would increase under a budget proposal Gov. Mary Fallin (R) presented to legislators this week.

February 7, 2017
Business, Fuel

Corps of Engineers to Grant Dakota Access Oil Pipeline Easement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said in a court filing it will grant Energy Transfer Partners LP the easement it needs to finish the controversial Dakota Access oil pipeline.

February 7, 2017
Business, Fuel

The $15 Million Flying J Party Mansion Up For Sale

In the early 1990s, Tamra Call and her husband, O. Jay Call, began to look for a vacation property that they could develop and eventually retire on.

James Tarmy | Bloomberg News
February 7, 2017
Business, Fuel

Oil Declines on Projected US Crude, Gasoline Supply Gains

Oil dropped to the lowest in more than two weeks amid estimates that U.S. crude and gasoline inventories continue to climb.

Mark Shenk | Bloomberg News
February 7, 2017
Business, Fuel

Diesel Creeps Lower Again, Falling 0.4¢ to $2.558

The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 0.4 cent to $2.558 a gallon as crude oil prices were buffeted by a strong dollar and settled at about $53 a barrel while U.S. rig counts continued to rise, analysts said.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
February 6, 2017
Editorial, Business, Safety, Government, Fuel, Logistics

Editorial: Let’s Get Started, Secretary Chao

While Republican leaders in Congress seem to be in no hurry to address the country’s infrastructure, there’s an entirely different feeling surrounding President Trump’s pick to be transportation secretary, Elaine Chao, who was confirmed easily last week.

February 6, 2017