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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, Government

Diesel Price Falls 4.2¢ to $3.656; Gas Lowest Since January 2011

The U.S. diesel average fell 4.2 cents a gallon to $3.656 last week, its biggest decline in a year and a half, the Department of Energy reported Oct. 20.

October 27, 2014
Business, Fuel, Government, Autonomous

Resale Market for Used Natural-Gas Trucks Offers Fleets Lower-Priced Alt-Fuel Options

Buyers wary of paying a premium for brand-new alternative-fuel vehicles are lifting the nascent market for previously owned natural gas-powered trucks, industry experts said.

October 27, 2014
Fuel, Government

Plummeting Fuel Prices Spark New Debate on How States Can Protect Tax Revenues

While lower gasoline and diesel prices are providing U.S. commuters and truckers money to spend elsewhere, state officials said it is forcing them to cope with lower revenues.

October 27, 2014
Business, Fuel

Diesel Keeps Falling, Dropping 4.2¢ to $3.656

Diesel fell 4.2 cents, its biggest decline in a year and a half, to $3.656 a gallon, while gasoline continued its free-fall, the Department of Energy reported Oct. 20.

Michael G. Malloy | Web Editor
October 20, 2014
Fuel

Diesel Price Drops 3.5¢ to $3.698; Gas Plunges as Oil Hits 2-Year Low

The U.S. diesel average fell 3.5 cents to $3.698 a gallon last week, the Department of Energy reported, while oil prices plunged to the lowest level in more than two years.

October 20, 2014
Business, Fuel, Logistics

Railroads Press Against Proposals to Slow Oil Trains

U.S. railroads are rallying customers, including lumber and steel companies, to fight a government proposal to slow trains hauling crude oil.

October 16, 2014
Business, Fuel

Clean Energy Buys Controlling Stake in ‘Virtual Pipeline’ Company

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. said it has acquired a controlling stake in the “virtual pipeline” company NG Advantage and bought its compression station in Milton, Vermont.

October 16, 2014
Business, Fuel

Diesel Continues to Fall, Dropping 3.5¢ to $3.698

Diesel dropped 3.5 cents to $3.698 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported, as oil prices fell to the lowest level in more than two years.

Michael G. Malloy | Web Editor
October 14, 2014
Business, Fuel

Frito-Lay Continues CNG Conversion With New Nat-Gas Station

Questar Fueling Co. has opened a compressed natural gas station in Dallas for Frito-Lay as the company continues to convert its fleet to run on the cheaper fuel.

October 14, 2014
Business, Government, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

Diesel Price Keeps Falling, Lowest Since July 2012

Diesel fuel’s national average retail price fell 2.2 cents to $3.733 a gallon, the 14th straight week without an increase and 25th drop in the past 30 weeks, the Department of Energy reported.

October 13, 2014