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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

YRC, Clean Energy Set Partnership in LNG Pilot Project

YRC Freight said it has completed an agreement with Clean Energy Fuels Corp. to purchase four liquefied natural gas trucks to operate in Southern California.

February 27, 2013
Business, Fuel

Diesel Edges Up 0.2¢ to $4.159 in Sixth Increase; Gasoline Gains 3.7¢ to $3.784

Diesel edged up 0.2 cent to $4.159 a gallon, its sixth straight weekly increase, while gasoline rose for a 10th week, the Department of Energy said.

February 26, 2013
Business, Fuel

Gasoline Price Rises 20.3¢ in Past Two Weeks, Lundberg Survey Reports

Gasoline prices rose 20.3 cents in the past two weeks to $3.80 a gallon, while diesel rose 10 cents to $4.17, according to the latest Lundberg survey of filling stations released Sunday.

February 25, 2013
Editorial, Fuel

Editorial: Groundhog Days

There are certainly times when aspects of our world take on shades of that perennial favorite movie, “Groundhog Day.” All we’re missing is Bill Murray and the icy pothole he steps in every morning.

February 25, 2013
Business, Fuel

Diesel Gains 5.3¢ to $4.157; Price Is Highest Since August ’08

U.S. retail diesel prices hit their highest level in 4½ years last week after jumping 5.3 cents a gallon to $4.157, the Department of Energy reported.

February 25, 2013
Business, Fuel

Oil Finishes Week at Just Over $93 a Barrel

Oil rose from seven-week low to finish the trading week at just over $93 a barrel, Bloomberg News reported Friday.

February 22, 2013
Business, Fuel

Diesel Rises 5.3¢ to $4.157 a Gallon; Price Is Highest Since August 2008

Diesel rose 5.3 cents to $4.157 a gallon, its fifth straight increase and the highest price in four-and-a-half years, while gasoline jumped 13.6 cents, the Department of Energy reported.

February 20, 2013
Business, Fuel

Gasoline Prices Jump, Journal Reports

Gasoline prices have risen for 32 straight days to $3.73 a gallon, a four-month high, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.

February 19, 2013
Business, Fuel

U.S. Could Spend $340 Million for Natural Gas Tax Incentives

The U.S. government could give out $340 million in refunds this year under a tax incentive program that helps boost the use of natural gas as a transportation fuel, according to an estimate by Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation.

February 18, 2013
Business, Fuel

Diesel Prices Jump 8.2¢ to $4.104 a Gallon

Retail fuel prices spiked again last week, with diesel rising 8.2 cents to $4.104 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported.

February 18, 2013