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.
Legislation Introduced to Halt Imported BioFuel
Legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate to ensure only domestically sourced advanced biofuels are used to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s renewable fuel mandate, according to a bill co-sponsor Tennessee Senator Bob Corker (R).
May 20, 2013Gasoline Jumps 11.2¢ on Refinery Outages, Lundberg Reports
Gasoline jumped 11.2 cents in the past two weeks to $3.66 a gallon, as refineries in the Midwest and West Coast regions experienced outages, according to the latest Lundberg Survey of filling stations released Sunday.
May 20, 2013Diesel Average Rises 2.1¢
U.S. retail diesel prices rose last week for the first time in nearly three months, with the national average creeping up 2.1 cents to $3.866, even as crude prices are dropping and petroleum product inventories are bulging.
May 20, 2013Oil Declines for Fifth Day to Near $92 a Barrel
Oil fell almost $2 Wednesday to near $92 a barrel, the fifth straight day of declines and longest run of downturns since October, Bloomberg News reported.
May 15, 2013Diesel Rises 2.1¢ to $3.866 in First Gain in 11 Weeks; Gas Jumps 6.5¢ to $3.603
Diesel rose 2.1 cents to $3.866 a gallon, its first increase in 11 weeks, while gasoline jumped 6.5 cents to $3.603, the Department of Energy reported.
May 14, 2013Diesel Extends Decline 0.6¢ to $3.845; Midwest Bucks Trend With 2.9¢ Rise
The U.S. retail diesel average price declined for the 10th straight week, dropping 0.6 cent a gallon to $3.845, the Department of Energy reported.
May 13, 2013Oil Declines as OPEC Boosts Production
Oil fell for a second day Friday, dropping below $95 a barrel as rising supplies countered signs of economic growth and OPEC boosted production, Bloomberg News reported.
May 10, 2013Diesel to Average $3.88 in Second Half of Year, DOE Report Says
Diesel will average $3.88 a gallon for the rest of the year and $3.79 in 2014, the Department of Energy said in its monthly short-term energy outlook.
May 8, 2013ESW CleanTech Acquires Cleaire Assets
ESW CleanTech has acquired the assets and product line of Cleaire Advanced Emissions Controls.
May 8, 2013Diesel Dips 0.6¢ to $3.845 a Gallon; Gasoline Gains for First Time in 10 Weeks
Diesel dipped 0.6 cent to $3.845 a gallon, its 10th straight decline, while gasoline rose for the first time in 10 weeks, the Department of Energy reported.
May 7, 2013