New T&I Top Democrat Optimistic on Road Bill
U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon, the new top transportation leader for House Democrats in the next Congress, told Transport Topics last week he is hopeful about Congress’ chances of advancing a long-term highway bill before the current law expires in May.
November 24, 2014Diesel Drops 1.6¢ to $3.661
The U.S. retail diesel average resumed its downward trend last week, slipping 1.6 cents to $3.661 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported.
November 24, 2014Renewable Fuels Quotas for 2014 Delayed by EPA After Fight
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency punted on setting quotas for the use of renewable fuels in 2014 and pledged to lay out next year targets for 2014-2016.
November 21, 2014Key House Democrat DeFazio Sees Opportunity to Pass Long-Term Highway Bill Next Congress
Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon, elected Nov. 19 as the House Democrats’ top transportation leader in the next Congress, told Transport Topics this week he is hopeful about Congress’ chances of advancing a long-term highway bill before the current law expires in May.
November 19, 2014Diesel Resumes Decline After One-Week Increase
Diesel’s national average pump price resumed its downward trend Nov. 17 after last week’s increase, slipping 1.6 cents to $3.661 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported.
November 18, 2014Halliburton, Baker Hughes Combine Operations
Two of the nation’s largest oil field service companies, Halliburton Co. and Baker Hughes Inc., agreed to combine operations, a move that company officials said will save an estimated $2 billion a year in expenses.
November 18, 2014Two Trucking Firms Allege Haslam at Center of Rebate Conspiracy
Two trucking companies alleged in a legal filing last week that Pilot Flying J CEO Jimmy Haslam was at the center of a conspiracy to shortchange them of diesel fuel rebates.
November 17, 2014IFTA Might Replace Decals With an Electronic System
The International Fuel Tax Association said it is considering changing the organization’s credentials for commercial vehicles to a digital form and possibly eliminating its longstanding decals.
November 17, 2014Diesel Gains 5.4¢ to $3.677
The national average diesel price rose last week for the first time since June, jumping 5.4 cents a gallon to $3.677, led by a hefty leap in the Midwest, the Department of Energy said.
November 17, 2014Diesel Rises 5.4¢ in First Gain Since June
Diesel’s national average price rose for the first time since June, gaining 5.4 cents to $3.677 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Nov. 10. Meanwhile, the national average price of gasoline fell again, by 5.2 cents to $2.941 a gallon.
November 10, 2014