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 Dips 0.2¢ to $3.078 a Gallon as Oil Surges
The U.S. retail diesel average price dipped 0.2 cent to $3.078 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported, as the price of crude oil surged past $61 a barrel amid tighter supplies.
Industry Task Force to Tackle Electric Vehicle Charging System Standard
ATLANTA — A task force comprising trucking and transportation industry stakeholders is set to vote on adoption of recommended standards for power cables, connections and other equipment for high-powered electric charging stations for commercial vehicles.
Gov. Ralph Northam’s I-81 Funding Fixes Eye Trucking Industry
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s proposed fundraising tools for Interstate 81 improvements include the trucking industry shouldering a significant portion of the financial burden.
Raising Fuel Taxes No Longer a Laughing Matter, Stakeholders Find
Since the start of the 116th Congress in January, the gas tax has been having a moment. At congressional hearings, keynote addresses and panel discussions inside the Beltway and around the country, a significant number of infrastructure proponents have called on transportation policymakers to raise the federal fuel tax.
Western Global Adds Another Sales Division
Western Global, a provider of portable tanks and dispensing equipment for the storage and transportation of fuels, lubricants and other fluid, announced that it has formed a new sales division to focus on rental and equipment customers.
March 29, 2019Senate Confirms Nason to Lead FHWA
President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Highway Administration was easily confirmed March 28.
Heil Adds 5-Axle Petroleum Trailer
Heil Trailer International Co. has announced the availability of a 5-axle, 12,000-gallon petroleum trailer intended to enable customers in the Western United States to haul more in fewer runs.
March 29, 2019BP, Shell Both Claim to Be No. 1 in Investor Returns
Both BP Plc and Royal Dutch Shell Plc are claiming the top spot for investor returns within their peer group from 2016 to 2018. That’s an important metric — taking first place was a significant element in the doubling of Shell CEO Ben van Beurden’s pay last year.
EPA Rushed Ethanol Plan so Trump Could Keep Pledge, Documents Show
After President Donald Trump promised Iowa voters he would unleash high-ethanol gasoline, his administration fast-tracked a plan to lift summertime restrictions on the fuel, forgoing studies of its potential price tag and hastily ending a review of the measure.
Trump Asks OPEC to Increase Oil Output to Keep Prices in Check
President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of OPEC, saying the cartel should increase production because prices are getting “too high.”