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.

Special Coverage, Business, Fuel

Producers Cite Positive Shift in Outlook for NatGas

ARLINGTON, Va. — The use of natural gas as a transportation fuel is increasing in an “era of unconventional” fuel sources, executives of several energy producers said at ATA’s Summit on Natural Gas in Trucking on Thursday.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
November 29, 2012
Business, Fuel

Oil Falls to One-Week Low Under $86

Oil fell to less than $86 a barrel, its lowest level in a week, on concerns over whether U.S. lawmakers will reach a budget-deficit deal, Bloomberg reported.

November 28, 2012
Special Coverage, Business, Fuel

NatGas Summit’s Opening Reception Set for Wednesday Evening

American Trucking Associations’ welcome reception to the Summit on Natural Gas in Trucking is set for Wednesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

November 27, 2012
Business, Fuel

Diesel Rises 5.8¢ to $4.034 a Gallon; Gasoline Gains for First Time in Seven Weeks

Diesel rose 5.8 cents to $4.034 a gallon — its first gain in six weeks — while gasoline rose for the first time in seven weeks, the Department of Energy reported.

November 27, 2012
Business, Fuel

Oil Declines From Three-Day High

Oil fell from a three-day high to below $88 a barrel Monday as European ministers met to discuss additional funds to help Greece, Bloomberg reported.

November 26, 2012
Special Coverage, Business, Fuel

Editorial: Natural Gas and Trucking

The amazing response to American Trucking Associations’ Summit on Natural Gas in Trucking reaffirms just how interested the industry is in finding a cheaper, dependable alternative fuel source.

November 26, 2012
Special Coverage, Business, Fuel

ATA’s Summit on Natural Gas to Focus on Alt-Fuels for Fleets

American Trucking Associations this week will convene a two-day, public conference on the industry’s use of natural gas, a development that several executives said may significantly alter U.S. trucking operations by displacing much of the diesel fuel the industry burns.

November 26, 2012
Perspective, Business, Fuel

Opinion: 7 Ways to Keep Water Out of Diesel Fuel

Anyone who works with diesel fuel — stored or otherwise — knows that water comes with the territory.

November 26, 2012
Editorial, Business, Fuel

Editorial: Natural Gas and Trucking

The amazing response to American Trucking Associations’ Summit on Natural Gas in Trucking reaffirms just how interested the industry is in finding a cheaper, dependable alternative fuel source.

November 26, 2012
Business, Fuel

ATA’s Summit on Natural Gas to Focus on Alt-Fuels for Fleets

American Trucking Associations this week will convene a two-day, public conference on the industry’s use of natural gas, a development that several executives said may significantly alter U.S. trucking operations by displacing much of the diesel fuel the industry burns.

November 26, 2012