Fuel
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.
Diesel Rises for First Time in 12 Weeks; Gas Sees Biggest Increase Since July
Diesel’s price increased for the first time in 12 weeks, gaining 2.2 cents to $3.844 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Nov. 25.
Judge Clears Pilot’s $84.9 Mln. Rebate-Fraud Settlement
A federal judge in Arkansas on Nov. 25 approved an $84.9 million settlement calling for Pilot Flying J to reimburse an estimated 5,500 customers who have alleged that the truck-stop chain shortchanged them on diesel fuel rebates dating to 2005.
Diesel Avg. Dips 1¢ to $3.822 as Crude Price Drop Continues
The average price of retail diesel fuel dipped a penny last week to $3.822 a gallon, the lowest price since early July, while gasoline rose for the second time in 11 weeks, the Department of Energy reported Nov. 18.
November 25, 2013Questar Opens 200-Truck CNG Station in Texas
Questar Fueling Co. said it has opened a new compressed natural gas fueling station in Texas that is the largest CNG station in the United States.
November 21, 2013Ferus and ENN Announce Joint Venture for LNG Plants in Canada
Ferus Natural Gas Fuels and ENN Canada announced a joint venture to build, own and operate two liquefied natural gas liquefaction plants in Canada.
November 20, 2013Nat-Gas Vehicle Industry Sets Sights on Long-Haul Trucking
ATLANTA – Natural-gas vehicle leaders meeting here Nov. 19 said that after making strides in fueling the “return-to-base” trucking market, they would next need to turn their attention to the over-the-road heavy-duty trucking segment.
Diesel Price Dips 1¢ to $3.822; Gasoline Increases
Diesel fuel’s average price continued its downward trend, dropping 1 cent from a week prior to $3.822 a gallon in its fourth straight weekly decline, while gasoline rose 2.5 cents to $3.219, the Department of Energy reported Nov. 18.
November 19, 2013Diesel Avg. Falls 2.5¢ to $3.832
The average price of diesel fuel continued its gradual decline last week, dropping 2.5 cents to $3.832 a gallon, the lowest price in more than four months, the U.S. Department of Energy reported.
November 18, 2013Clean Energy to Supply LNG to UPS Stations in Texas
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced that it has signed an agreement to provide liquefied natural gas for two private UPS stations in Texas.
November 14, 2013Diesel Falls 2.5¢ to $3.832; Gasoline Drops to 3-Year Low
The average price of diesel fuel fell 2.5 cents to $3.832 a gallon, its lowest price in more than four months, as gasoline dropped to its lowest price since February 2011, the U.S. Department of Energy reported Nov. 12.
November 12, 2013