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 Dips 2.8¢ to $3.721 a Gallon
The U.S. retail diesel and gasoline averages declined for the fifth straight week, even as crude oil prices continued to rise, the Department of Energy reported.
October 17, 2011DOE Lowers 2011 Diesel Price Forecast to $3.80 a Gallon
The Department of Energy lowered its 2011 diesel price forecast by a nickel to $3.80 a gallon and lowered its 2012 forecast by 14 cents, to $3.73, reflecting recent declines in oil prices.
October 12, 2011Diesel 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, 2011Tank 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, 2011Diesel 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, 2011Oil 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, 2011Oil 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, 2011Diesel 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, 2011Clean 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, 2011Oil 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