Fuel

About Fuel News...

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.

Government, Fuel

Diesel Prices Down 2.5¢ to $3.897 a Gallon

Diesel prices dipped 2.5 cents on average to drop below $3.90 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released May 15.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
May 15, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Study Urges Excise Tax Repeal for Electric Trucking Takeoff

Repeal of the federal excise tax on heavy-duty commercial vehicles should be a key tool in the push to reduce trucking’s greenhouse gas emissions through electrification, a study says.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
May 12, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Transflo Partners With Comdata to Streamline Fuel Advances

Transflo has partnered with Comdata to introduce Transflo Wallet, a cardless fuel payment system that lets freight brokers send fuel advances to carriers and their drivers via a mobile app.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
May 11, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel

Renewable Diesel Output Rises as Alternatives Proliferate

U.S. renewable diesel production took a number of steps forward over the past couple of weeks as two more facilities came online and another ramped up.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
May 10, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Electric Truck Options Expand

Battery-electric trucks are still a young, emerging segment of the commercial vehicle market, but fleet operators already can choose from a broad selection of electric vehicle options.

Steve Brawner | Contributing Writer
May 10, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

EPA Seeks Comment on Electric Truck Costs, Charging

Prior to moving forward with Inflation Reduction Act funding, the EPA says it is seeking comment on zero-emission technologies in the heavy-duty vehicle and port sectors.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 9, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel, For-Hire

Diesel Tumbles 9.6¢ to $3.922 a Gallon

The national average price for a gallon of diesel tumbled 9.6 cents — its largest drop of the year — to reach $3.922,  according to Energy Information Administration data released May 8.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
May 8, 2023
Government, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Nebraska, North Dakota Governors Issue HOS Waivers

A shortened planting season and regional fuel shortages led the governors of Nebraska and North Dakota on May 5 to issue 30-day hours-of-service waivers for truckers.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
May 8, 2023
Government, Fuel

Fuelmakers Hoping for Higher-Than-Expected Demand in Summer

Although U.S. gasoline usage appears to be exceeding year-ago levels as cheaper prices at the pump encourage households to hit the road, cracks have started to emerge in the world’s biggest economy.

May 8, 2023
Business, Technology, Fuel

Volvo Road Tests Hydrogen-Powered Truck

Volvo Trucks has tested its fuel cell electric trucks on public roads for the first time, the company announced May 8.

May 8, 2023