Fuel

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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

Florida Fleet Converting to Natural Gas

A Florida company said it is opening a compressed natural gas fueling station and will convert its distribution fleet to natural gas.

February 4, 2013
Government, Fuel

Energy Secretary Chu Stepping Down

Energy Secretary Steven Chu is stepping down, following last week’s announcement that Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is leaving the Obama administration.

February 4, 2013
Business, Government, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous

Truck Stops Expanding Purchase Options at Fuel Islands to Speed Driver Transactions

Spurred by the demands of newer diesel engines, changing emissions technology and escalating competition, truck-stop operators say they have begun placing more fuels and other products where drivers can find them fast and buy them with a single swipe of a credit card.

February 4, 2013
Business, Fuel

Diesel Rises 2.5¢ to $3.927 a Gallon

U.S. retail diesel prices rose 2.5 cents a gallon to $3.927 last week, the second straight increase, the Department of Energy reported.

February 4, 2013
Business, Fuel

Oil Finishes Week Above $97 a Barrel

Oil prices finished above $97 a barrel on Friday, and finished the week higher for the eighth straight week, the longest string in more than eight years, Bloomberg News reported.

February 1, 2013
Business, Fuel

Valero Energy Corp.’s 4Q Income Increases

U.S. independent oil refiner Valero Energy Corp. said its fourth-quarter net income rose to $1 billion, or $1.82 per share, from $45 million, or 8 cents per share, a year ago.

January 29, 2013
Business, Fuel

Diesel Rises for Second Straight Week, Increasing 2.5¢ to $3.927 a Gallon

Diesel rose 2.5 cents to $3.927 a gallon, the second straight increase following two months of declines, while gasoline rose for a sixth week, the Department of Energy said.

January 29, 2013
Business, Fuel

Nat Gas in as Transport Fuel, But Growth Rate Uncertain

HOUSTON — Natural gas is here to stay as a major transportation industry fuel, even as its growth path remains uncertain, according to several experts addressing a fuel conference here.

January 28, 2013
Business, Fuel

Oil Finishes Week Near $96 a Barrel

Oil finished near $96 a barrel on Friday, ending the week higher for a seventh straight week, the longest string of weekly gains in almost four years, Bloomberg News reported.

January 25, 2013
Business, Fuel

Diesel Edges Up 0.8¢ to $3.902 a Gallon

Diesel edged up 0.8 cent to $3.902 a gallon, its first increase in eight weeks, the Department of Energy reported.

January 23, 2013