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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

Clean Energy Reports 1Q Loss; Deliveries Rise

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. reported a first-quarter loss, but its revenue and natural-gas deliveries increased.

May 9, 2014
Business, Fuel

Diesel Declines 1.1¢ to $3.964

Diesel declined 1.1 cents to $3.964 a gallon, its first drop after two weeks of increases, the Department of Energy reported May 5.

May 6, 2014
Business, Fuel, Government

Trade Gap Shrinks in March by 3.6% to $40.4 Billion

The trade deficit narrowed in March by 3.6% to $40.4 billion from the prior month’s $41.9 billion, the Commerce Department reported.

May 6, 2014
Business, Fuel, Government

Fleets Urge Standards Over Technologies With Next Federal Greenhouse-Gas Rule

WASHINGTON — Fleet executives told a National Research Council committee of their efforts to save on fuel consumption and what they would recommend to federal agencies that are writing the next rule on greenhouse-gas emissions.

May 5, 2014
Business, Government, Safety, Fuel

Diesel Inches Ahead 0.4¢ to $3.975 Rising for Second Straight Week

The price of U.S. retail diesel rose by 0.4 cent to $3.975 a gallon, the second consecutive weekly increase after a five-week decline, the Department of Energy reported.

May 5, 2014
Business, Fuel

Diesel Rises 0.4¢ to $3.975 a Gallon; Gasoline Gains for 12th Straight Week

Diesel rose 0.4 cent to $3.975 a gallon, its second weekly increase following five declines, and gasoline rose for a 12th straight week, the Department of Energy reported April 28.

April 29, 2014
Perspective, Fuel

Opinion: Focus on Fuel Standards

As today’s trucking leaders look closely at new policies aimed at developing higher minimum fuel standards for medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks, we also recognize opportunities for bringing consumer costs under control and strengthening the economy while reducing dependence on foreign oil, lowering carbon emissions and minimizing business costs.

April 28, 2014
Business, Fuel

Diesel Average Increases 1.9¢ to $3.971, Ending String of Five Straight Declines

The average retail price of diesel increased 1.9 cents to $3.971 a gallon last week, ending a five-week decline, the Department of Energy reported.

April 28, 2014
Government, Fuel

CARB Extends Emissions Deadline for Some Small Fleets

The California Air Quality Resources Board voted April 25 to extend the deadline for independent truckers and small fleets to comply with new state emissions rules.

Michele Fuetsch | Staff Reporter
April 25, 2014
Government, Fuel, Business

N.H. Lawmakers Vote to Increase Fuel Taxes

New Hampshire lawmakers voted to raise the state’s 19.625-cent fuel tax by 4 cents starting July 1.

Michele Fuetsch | Staff Reporter
April 23, 2014