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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.

Government, Business, Fuel

US Oil Output Expected to Flatline Until 2025

The U.S. sees oil production flatlining for most of this year before reaching a new record in early 2025. That would ease concerns about a supply glut that has weighed on prices.

February 6, 2024

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Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

FHWA Awards Grants to Develop Charging, Hydrogen Stations

Eyeing heavy truck emissions, the FHWA has awarded nearly half of $622.57 million in new infrastructure grants to megawatt and kilowatt charging and hydrogen fueling projects.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 6, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Price Rises 3.2¢ to $3.899 a Gallon

The national average diesel price bumped up 3.2¢ to $3.899 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data for the week of Feb. 5.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
February 5, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Canada, Colorado Form Hydrogen Development Partnership

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Alberta province’s premier, Danielle Smith, signed a memorandum of understanding to help the state reach its 100% carbon-free emissions goal by 2040.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
February 5, 2024
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Ambac Aftermarket Rebrands as Zillion Heavy Duty Parts

Ambac Aftermarket announced it has rebranded as Zillion Heavy Duty Parts, and the Elgin, S.C.-based company said the division plans to become a stand-alone company this year.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
February 5, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Red Sea Danger Spurring Global Oil Buyers to Go Local

The global oil market is looking increasingly local as militant attacks in the Red Sea and surging freight rates make supplies from closer to home more attractive.

Sharon Cho | Bloomberg News
February 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel, For-Hire

Fleets, Suppliers Work to Curb Fuel Card Skimming

Fuel card skimming is proving to be the most challenging and expensive fraud that carriers are facing.

Dan Calabrese | Special to Transport Topics
February 5, 2024
Business, Fuel

Diesel Prices Climb After Two Midwest Refineries Go Offline

Diesel prices in the Midwest climbed for a second day after two refineries in the region shut down unexpectedly, stoking fears of a supply crunch.

February 2, 2024
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Driver Support Is Key to Electric Powertrain Adoption

As a diesel lover, John Baxter expected that driving a Class 8 truck with an electric powertrain to rank between boredom and dreadful. A trip to Gothenburg, Sweden, changed his thinking.

John Baxter | Special to Transport Topics
February 2, 2024
Business, Fuel

Our Electric Future: You Don’t Have to See It to Believe It

A phrase from a song came to mind when I entered any discussion last year about electric vehicles and the impending infrastructure challenges: “It’s electric!”

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
February 2, 2024