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 Drops 3.2¢ to $2.924 a Gallon
The U.S. retail diesel average dipped 3.2 cents to $2.924 last week, the seventh decline in eight weeks, the Department of Energy reported.
July 12, 2010Oil Ends Week Over $76, Led by Higher Diesel Demand
Oil finished the trading day Friday over $76 a barrel, gaining about $4 in the past week led by high diesel demand, Bloomberg reported.
July 9, 2010DOE Keeps 2010 Diesel Forecast Under $3 a Gallon
Diesel’s national retail price will average $2.98 a gallon this year, the Department of Energy said in boosting its most recent prediction by 2 cents.
July 8, 2010Diesel Drops 3.2¢ to $2.924 a Gallon
Diesel fuel’s national average fell 3.2 cents to $2.924 a gallon, its seventh decline in eight weeks and matching the lowest price since mid-March, the Department of Energy said Tuesday.
July 7, 2010Oil Rises for First Time in a Week
Oil prices rose Tuesday for the first time in six trading days to just under $73 a barrel as the dollar weakened against the euro, Bloomberg reported.
July 6, 2010CARB OKs $200 Million in Emissions Funding
The California Air Resources Board has awarded $200 million in Proposition 1B funds to help cut emissions from heavy-duty trucks and other sources in the state’s four busiest trade corridors.
July 6, 2010Passage of Energy Bill Seen Doubtful in Senate
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators left a closed-door White House meeting with President Obama last week divided over whether energy and climate legislation could pass and uncertain what form it might take.
July 5, 2010Diesel Dips a Half-Cent to to $2.956
The national average price of diesel dropped 0.5 cent last week to $2.956 a gallon, the sixth decline in seven weeks, the Department of Energy reported.
July 5, 2010Oil Falls Below $76 a Barrel
Oil fell more than $2 Tuesday to below $76 a barrel, following reports that the Chinese economy was expanding less than forecast, Bloomberg reported.
June 29, 2010Diesel Dips a Half-Cent to $2.956 a Gallon
Diesel’s national average fell half a cent to $2.956 a gallon, marking the sixth decline in seven weeks, the Department of Energy said.
June 29, 2010