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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

Oil Climbs to 10-Month High as US Crude Stockpiles Decline

Oil rose to the highest level in more than 10 months in New York as government data showed U.S. crude supplies declined, reducing a glut.

Mark Shenk | Bloomberg News
June 8, 2016
Business, Fuel

Oil Rises From 10-Month High as US Stockpiles Seen Declining

Oil advanced from the highest close in more than 10 months before U.S. government data forecast to show crude stockpiles dropped for a third week, trimming a glut.

Grant Smith | Bloomberg News
June 7, 2016
Government, Fuel

Final Phase 2 Greenhouse-Gas Regulation for Trucks Sent to White House for Review

The final version of the Phase 2 federal greenhouse-gas regulation for trucks on June 3 was sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
June 7, 2016
Business, Fuel

Diesel Jumps 2.5¢ to $2.407

The U.S. retail diesel average climbed 2.5 cents to $2.407, the Department of Energy said, increasing for the 15th time in 16 weeks as crude oil flirted with $50 per barrel.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
June 6, 2016
Business, Fuel

Eyes Are on Drilling Rigs as Oil Flirts With $50 a Barrel

The oil market is turning its attention back to the United States as more of its rigs return to work after a surge to $50 a barrel, raising concern that a production rebound may stifle crude’s recovery.

Ben Sharples | Bloomberg News
June 6, 2016
Business, Fuel

Residents Return to Canadian Oil-Sands Town Devastated by Wildfires

Residents are returning home to Fort McMurray, the Alberta, Canada, oil-sands town devastated by wildfires last month. Many are counting on rebuilding efforts to give their trucking businesses a boost following a nearly two-year-long recession caused by the oil industry downturn.

June 2, 2016
Business, Fuel

OPEC Decides Not to Set Cap on Oil Output

OPEC will stick to its policy of unfettered oil production after members failed to agree on a new output ceiling.

June 2, 2016
Business, Fuel

Diesel Climbs 2.5¢ to $2.382

The U.S. retail diesel average price jumped up 2.5 cents to $2.382, the Department of Energy said, increasing for the 14th time in 15 weeks.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
May 31, 2016
Business, Fuel

OPEC Said to Work on Oil Deal to Restore Unity

OPEC is making a last-ditch effort to rescue an organization many dubbed dead only weeks ago by working on a deal to restore unity among some of the world’s largest oil exporters as ministers gathered in Vienna.

May 31, 2016
Business, Fuel

Diesel Average Rises 6¢ to $2.357

As crude oil prices continued to advance, the U.S. retail average price of diesel and gasoline rose with it, both jumping about 6 cents per gallon.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
May 30, 2016