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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

Diesel Drops 2.8¢ to $3.721 in Fifth Decline

Diesel fell for a fifth straight week, dropping 2.8 cents to $3.721 a gallon, while gasoline also slipped for a fifth week, the Department of Energy said Tuesday.

October 12, 2011
Fuel

Tank Truck, Flatbed Carriers Gain as Oil and Gas Exploration Grows

Many tank truck and flatbed carriers are enjoying strong growth by tapping into the booming oil and natural-gas exploration business, industry experts said.

October 10, 2011
Business, Fuel

Diesel Declines to $3.749 as Fuel Demand Weakens

The average price of retail diesel declined 3.7 cents to $3.749 a gallon, its lowest level since February, the Department of Energy reported.

October 10, 2011
Business, Fuel

Oil Surges Over $82 a Barrel

Oil rose almost $3 Thursday to finish the trading day over $80 a barrel for the first time in a week and capping the biggest two-day rally since February, Bloomberg reported.

October 6, 2011
Business, Fuel

Oil Gains $4 to More Than $79 a Barrel

Oil took its biggest single-day jump in five months Wednesday, rising $4 to more than $79 a barrel following a report that showed inventories plunged last week, Bloomberg reported.

October 5, 2011
Business, Fuel

Diesel Falls 3.7¢ to $3.749 in Fourth Straight Decline; Gas Drops 7.6¢ to $3.433

Diesel fell for a fourth week, declining 3.7 cents to $3.749 a gallon, its lowest level since February, while gasoline dropped 7.6 cents, the Department of Energy said Monday.

October 4, 2011
Business, Fuel

Clean Energy Building CNG Fueling Station for Saddle Creek

Clean Energy Fuels said Monday it has signed a 10-year contract with third-party logistics provider Saddle Creek Transportation to build, operate and maintain a new compressed natural gas truck fueling station at Saddle Creek’s Lakeland, Fla. headquarters.

October 3, 2011
Business, Fuel

Oil Falls Below $78 a Barrel After Closing at One-Year Low

Oil fell early Monday after closing Friday at a one-year low $79.20 a barrel, Bloomberg reported.

October 3, 2011
Business, Fuel

Natural Gas May Help Lower Fuel Cost For Trucking, ATA’s Moskowitz Says

LAS VEGAS — The abundance of natural gas in the United States provides a significant opportunity for trucking to lower fuel costs and carbon emissions, although several significant hurdles remain, an official with American Trucking Associations said.

October 3, 2011
Business, Fuel

Diesel Average Falls 4.7¢ to $3.786 in Third Straight Decline

The average price for a gallon of U.S. retail diesel declined for the third week in a row, dropping 4.7 cents to $3.786, the Department of Energy reported.

October 3, 2011