Tank Cleaner QualaWash Acquires MSS
Tank cleaning firm QualaWash Holdings said Monday it has acquired Manfredi Special Services, another tank cleaning company.
August 30, 2010Diesel, Gasoline Prices Dip as Economic Growth Cools
The national price averages for retail diesel and gasoline declined moderately last week, as falling crude oil prices, rising petroleum inventories and bad news about housing suggest there is no pressure to cause a sustained increase in the cost of U.S. refined products.
August 30, 2010Oil Rises to Finish Week Over $75 a Barrel
Oil rose almost $2 Friday to finish the week over $75 a barrel, posting its first weekly gain in three weeks, Bloomberg reported.
August 27, 2010Diesel Falls 2.2¢ to $2.957 in Second Straight Drop
Diesel fell for the second straight week, dropping 2.2 cents to $2.957 a gallon, the Department of Energy said.
August 24, 2010NHTSA, EPA Send Proposed Rules For Truck Mileage to White House
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Aug. 13 sent their proposed standards for heavy- and medium-duty trucks to the White House for review by the Office of Management and Budget.
August 23, 2010CARB Recommends Compliance Extension
The California Air Resources Board staff is recommending an extension of the compliance deadlines for the state’s emission-reduction rule for 2003 transport refrigeration units.
August 23, 2010Oil Rises in Advance of Fuel-Price Report
Oil rose early Monday from its lowest level in six weeks after publicly traded Chinese companies reported better-than-expected earnings, Bloomberg reported.
August 23, 2010Diesel Fuel Price Slips 1.2¢ Following 3-Week Increase
In the face of record-setting petroleum stockpiles, the U.S. retail diesel price average dipped 1.2 cents to $2.979 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported.
August 23, 2010Oil Falls to Six-Week Low Under $74 a Barrel
Oil fell almost $1 to below $73.50 a barrel Friday, a six-week low, on a continued uncertain economic outlook, Bloomberg reported.
August 20, 2010Oil Declines to Near $75 a Barrel as Diesel Inventories Improve
Oil prices fell to near $75 a barrel Wednesday after earlier falling below $74 to the lowest intraday price since early July, Bloomberg reported.
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