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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

Trade Deficit Little Changed in January

The U.S. trade deficit was little changed in January as imports and exports grew, the Commerce Department reported March 7.

March 7, 2014
Government, Business, Fuel, Safety

Conn. Lawmakers Urged to Study Road Salt Alternatives

Connecticut truckers implored the state’s General Assembly to order the Department of Transportation to investigate side effects from the use of magnesium chloride to melt snow and ice on roads and to seek alternative treatments.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
March 4, 2014
Fuel

Diesel Dips 0.1¢ to $4.016; Decline is First in 6 Weeks

Diesel dipped 0.1 cent to $4.016 a gallon, its first decline in six weeks and just the third this year, the Department of Energy reported March 3.

Michael G. Malloy | Web Editor
March 3, 2014
Business, Fuel

Trillium, AmpCNG Open Public CNG Station in Orlando

Officials with Trillium CNG and its partner AmpCNG gathered with state and local government leaders Feb. 27 to open a new fast-fill compress natural gas fueling station in Orlando, Fla., that is open to the public.

March 3, 2014
Letters to the Editor, Government, Fuel

Letters: Obama on Emissions, Truck Speed Limiters, Safety

March 3, 2014
Business, Fuel

Diesel Average Tops $4 After Fifth Straight Gain

The U.S. diesel average pushed past the $4 level for the first time in almost a year, gaining 2.8 cents to $4.017 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Feb. 24.

March 3, 2014
Business, Fuel

DEF Prices Rise in February

Bulk prices for diesel exhaust fluid in the United States rose in February for the second consecutive month, Integer Research reported.

February 28, 2014
Fuel

Diesel Surges Past $4 a Gallon

Diesel pushed past $4 a gallon for the first time in almost a year, gaining 2.8 cents to $4.017 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Feb. 24.

Michael G. Malloy | Web Editor
February 25, 2014
Business, Fuel

Gasoline Rises 12¢ to $3.41 on Lundberg Survey

The average U.S. retail price of a gallon of gasoline increased 12 cents to $3.41 on Feb. 21, from two weeks prior, according to Lundberg Survey Inc.

February 24, 2014
Editorial, Business, Fuel, Government

Editorial: A Next Generation Is Coming

February 24, 2014