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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 0.1¢ to $3.92 a Gallon

The U.S. retail diesel average was all but flat this week, rising just 0.1 cent a gallon from the week before to $3.92, the U.S. Department of Energy said on June 30.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
June 30, 2014
Business, Government, Fuel, Autonomous

Scania Touts Fuel Savings of Dual Trailers

Swedish truck maker Scania AB said that by driving with two full-length trailers fuel consumption is reduced by up to 30%.

June 30, 2014
Business, Fuel

Diesel Price Up 3.7¢ to $3.919, Marking First Gain in 8 Weeks

U.S. retail diesel prices re­versed direction last week and followed increases made by crude oil, marking the first gain for trucking’s main fuel in eight weeks, the U.S. Department of Energy reported.

June 30, 2014
Business, Fuel

Commerce Dept. Allows Some US Oil Exports

The Commerce Department opened the door to more U.S. oil exports as long as the crude is lightly processed, tempering the impact of a law that has banned most such shipments for the past 40 years.

June 25, 2014
Business, Fuel

Diesel Rises 3.7¢ to $3.919 a Gallon

Diesel rose for the first time in eight weeks, gaining 3.7 cents to $3.919 a gallon, and gasoline rose for the fourth time in five weeks, the Department of Energy reported June 23.

Michael G. Malloy | Web Editor
June 24, 2014
Business, Fuel

Gasoline Rises to $3.71 a Gallon in Lundberg Survey

The average price for regular gasoline at U.S. pumps climbed 1.87 cents in the past two weeks to $3.71 a gallon, according to Lundberg Survey Inc.

June 23, 2014
Fuel

Diesel Dips 1¢ to $3.882; Oil Up on Violence in Iraq

The national retail diesel average fell for a seventh straight week and the 12th time in the past 14 weeks, the Department of Energy reported, but analysts said that could soon come to an end as concern over violence in Iraq has pushed up prices for oil and diesel futures.

June 23, 2014
Business, Fuel, Autonomous

Mack Trucks to Aid Customers in Alt-Fuel Grant Process

Mack Trucks announced it is working with Sustainability Initiatives Group (SIG) to help dealers and customers navigate the grant process to obtain public funding for alternative fuel- and clean diesel-powered vehicles.

June 20, 2014
Business, Fuel

Clean Energy Opens LNG Station in El Paso

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. said it opened a public liquefied natural-gas fueling station in El Paso, Texas, on June 17 that would enable LNG trucks to drive from Los Angeles to Houston on Interstate 10.

June 18, 2014
Business, Logistics, Fuel, Autonomous

Diesel Falls for 7th Straight Week

The national retail diesel average continued to decline even as crude oil futures remained above $105 a barrel.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
June 17, 2014