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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 Prices Predicted to Continue Decline in 2016

Depressed oil prices are likely to linger longer as analysts dropped their predictions further for next year, according to a Reuters poll, assuming OPEC will not cut output when it meets Dec. 4.

December 1, 2015
Business, Fuel

Diesel Down for Third Week in a Row at $2.421 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail diesel price fell for the third week in a row, down 2.4 cents a gallon to $2.421, the Department of Energy reported Nov. 30.

November 30, 2015
Business, Fuel

Oil Set for Worst Month Since July as OPEC Seen Standing Firm

Oil headed for its largest monthly drop Nov. 30 since July as Iran signaled the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries won’t reduce its production target at a meeting this week.

Heesu Lee and Grant Smith | Bloomberg News
November 30, 2015
Business, Fuel

Diesel Average Drops to Lowest Price Since June 2009

The U.S. average retail diesel price fell 3.7 cents a gallon to $2.445, its lowest point in nearly 6 1/2 years, the Department of Energy reported Nov. 23.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
November 24, 2015
Business, Fuel, Equipment, Autonomous

Early Tests Show Promise for Propane as Alternate Fuel for Heavy Trucks

Can diesel and propane fuels operate in harmony under the hood of a Class 8 truck?Charles “Shorty” Whittington thinks so.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
November 23, 2015
Business, Fuel, Government

CARB Seeks EPA Approval for Amendments to 2011 Reefer Unit Emissions Regulations

The California Air Resources Board has asked that amendments to its regulation setting standards for pollution control in diesel-fueled transport refrigeration units be approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
November 23, 2015
Business, Fuel

Air Liquide Agrees to Buy US-Based Airgas Inc.

Air Liquide, a global industrial gas supplier based in Paris, plans to acquire U.S.-based Airgas Inc. in a deal that will make it the largest supplier in North America.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
November 18, 2015
Business, Fuel

Diesel Falls 2¢ a Gallon to $2.482

The U.S. average retail diesel price fell 2 cents a gallon to $2.482 after increasing the previous week, the Department of Energy reported Nov. 16.

November 16, 2015
Business, Fuel

Alaska Truckers Concerned Over State DOT Budget Cuts Due to Plunge in Oil Prices

A plunge in oil prices this year has prompted a $35 million cut to the budget for Alaska’s Department of Transportation, making the state’s truckers nervous.

David Elfin | Staff Reporter
November 16, 2015
Business, Fuel

OPEC Export Price Falls Below $40 for First Time Since 2009

The average price of crude sold by OPEC fell below $40 a barrel for the first time since 2009, underscoring the financial cost of the group’s strategy to defend its market share.

Grant Smith | Bloomberg News
November 16, 2015