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 Declines 8.6¢ to $4.03; Gasoline Takes Another Big Drop
Diesel’s national average price fell 8.6 cents to $4.03 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported, while gasoline dropped almost 12 cents following a big decline last week.
October 30, 2012Natural Gas Summit in Trucking Is Sold Out; ATA Seeks Space for Additional Registrants
American Trucking Associations said its “Natural Gas in Trucking” summit meeting has sold out, and there is a waiting list of 20% beyond capacity for the Nov. 28-30 event in Arlington, Va.
October 29, 2012Diesel, Gasoline Prices Decline as Refinery Woes Ease, Oil Dips
U.S. retail diesel prices declined 3.4 cents to $4.116 a gallon last week, dipping after reaching the highest levels in more than four years a week earlier, the Department of Energy reported.
October 29, 2012Diesel Drops 3.4¢ to $4.116; Gasoline Plunges 13.2¢ to $3.687
Diesel dropped 3.4 cents to $4.116 a gallon, while gasoline plunged 13.2 cents to $3.687, its lowest level in almost three months, the Department of Energy said Monday.
October 23, 2012Electronic Funds Buys T-Chek for $302.5 Mln. in Fourth Deal for Fuel Card Sector This Year
C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. last week sold its T-Chek fuel payment card unit to Electronic Funds Source LLC for $302.5 million.
October 22, 2012Diesel Hits Four-Year High
The retail diesel average price hit its highest level in more than four years last week, rising 5.6 cents to $4.15 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported.
October 22, 2012C.H. Robinson Sells T-Chek for $300 Million
C.H. Robinson Worldwide said it sold its payment services business, T-Chek Systems, to Electronic Funds Source for $302.5 million in cash.
October 17, 2012Diesel Rises 5.6¢ to Four-Year High $4.15
Diesel rose 5.6 cents to $4.15 a gallon, its highest national average pump price in more than four years, while gasoline fell for the third time in four weeks, the Department of Energy reported.
October 16, 2012Consumer Price Index Rises 0.6% on Higher Fuel Costs
The consumer price index rose 0.6% in September for a second month, the Labor Department said Tuesday.
October 16, 2012EPA Awards $30 Million for Clean Diesel Projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $30 million for clean diesel projects as part of its Diesel Emission Reduction Program, the agency announced.
October 15, 2012