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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, Government

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows in September

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed 5.3% in September as a lower dollar boosted exports, the Commerce Department said.

November 10, 2010
Fuel, Business

Diesel To Average $3.19 Next Year, DOE Says

Diesel will continue to rise into next year, averaging $3.19 at the pump in 2011, the Department of Energy said.

November 9, 2010
Business, Fuel

Clean Energy Trims Third-Quarter Loss

Clean Energy Fuels Corp., which provides fuel for natural gas-powered vehicles, said Tuesday its third-quarter loss was smaller than a year ago, as revenue jumped 46%.

November 9, 2010
Business, Fuel

Diesel Rises 4.9¢ to $3.116 a Gallon

Diesel resumed its recent upward track following a pause last week, rising 4.9 cents to $3.116 a gallon, the highest nationwide pump average in six months, the Department of Energy said.

November 9, 2010
Business, Fuel

Oil Hits Two-Year High Near $87 a Barrel

Oil prices are at a two-year high near $87 a barrel after jumping more than $5 last week, Bloomberg reported.

November 8, 2010
Business, Fuel

Diesel Price Remains Unchanged at $3.067

The U.S. retail diesel average remained at $3.067 a gallon last week, leaving the price virtually unchanged for three weeks, the Department of Energy reported.

November 8, 2010
Business, Fuel

Diesel Holds at $3.067 a Gallon

Diesel’s pump price held at $3.067 a gallon, the fifth straight week it has been at least $3 a gallon, while gasoline dipped just over a penny, the Department of Energy said Monday.

November 2, 2010
Business, Fuel

Diesel Average Slips 0.6¢ to $3.067

The average retail price of both diesel and gasoline dipped last week for the first time in a month, the Department of Energy reported.

November 1, 2010
Business, Fuel

Diesel Drops for First Time in a Month, Dipping 0.6¢ to $3.067 a Gallon

Diesel’s national average retail price fell for the first time in a month, dipping 0.6 cent to $3.067 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Monday.

October 25, 2010
Government, Fuel

DOT, EPA Release Heavy-Truck Emissions Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Monday announced the first-ever standards to improve fuel efficiency of heavy-duty trucks and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

October 25, 2010