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.
Michigan Declares Fuel Emergency, Lifts HOS Restrictions
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder declared an energy emergency in Michigan this week, due to shortages of diesel and gasoline in the state’s Upper Peninsula caused by a pipeline shutdown in Wisconsin.
July 26, 2012Diesel Rises 8.8¢ to $3.783 in Third Straight Gain
Diesel rose for the third week in a row, rising 8.8 cents to $3.783, while gasoline also rose for a third week, the Department of Energy said Monday.
July 24, 2012Trillium Forms Joint-Venture to Build CNG Stations
Trillium CNG on Monday announced a joint venture to built fueling stations with a focus on the Interstate 65 and I-75 trucking corridors and major routes in Texas.
July 24, 2012DHL Express Adds to Fleet of Propane Vehicles
DHL Express said it is set to begin using 100 pickup and delivery vans fueled by propane autogas in five more states.
July 23, 2012Werner, Hunt, Marten Profits Soar, But USA Truck Reports 2Q Losses
The first three trucking companies to report second-quarter earnings last week said a combination of lower fuel costs, higher rates and cost controls produced double-digit profit improvements.
July 23, 2012Diesel Prices Increase Again as Exports Reach New Record
The average retail price of diesel fuel increased for a second week, rising 1.2 cents a gallon, which oil analysts attributed to higher crude oil prices and record-breaking distillate exports from the United States.
July 23, 2012Oil Falls for First Time in Week
Oil fell for the first time in eight days Friday to below $92 a barrel, after topping out at a nine-week high on Thursday, Bloomberg reported.
July 20, 2012Diesel Rises 1.2¢ to $3.695; Gasoline Gains for Second Week
Diesel rose for the second week in a row, rising 1.2 cents to $3.695 a gallon while gasoline also increased, the Department of Energy said.
July 17, 2012Gasoline Falls 7¢ in Three Weeks to $3.41, Lundberg Survey Reports
Gasoline fell 7 cents in the past three weeks to $3.41 a gallon, according to the latest Lundberg Survey of filling stations released Sunday.
July 16, 2012Navistar’s Decision to Add SCR Sparks Questions From Analysts
Navistar International Corp.’s new plan to meet federal emissions standards by adding an engine technology it previously disparaged is raising a wide range of questions, according to industry analysts.
July 16, 2012