fuel
National Diesel Average Slips by 0.6¢ to $2.435
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The national average price of diesel fell by six-tenths of a cent to $2.435 a gallon, according to the Energy Information Administration. The weekly report was released Sept. 8, a day later than usual because of the Labor Day holiday.
September 8, 2020Oil Price Turns Negative in Historic First; Diesel’s Decline Continues
Tanker trucks are filled with gasoline at the Valero Energy Corp. oil refinery in Memphis, Tenn. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News)
The price of oil dropped to its lowest level in history April 20, sinking into negative pricing as oil supplies are beginning to overwhelm the globe’s storage capacity.
April 20, 2020Diesel Fuel Market Stable as IMO Mandate Takes Hold
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One month after the International Maritime Organization’s mandate prohibiting the use of heavily polluting bunker fuel in cargo and cruise ships began, oil industry analysts said the diesel fuel market is stable.
January 28, 2020Shipping’s Big Bang Sends Two Global Industries Spinning
A containership at the Port of Long Beach, Calif. (Tim Rue/Bloomberg News)
Starting Jan. 1, the vast majority of the world’s ships were forced to change the fuel they use. Some big winners — and potential losers — are starting to emerge from what was a historic switch for the world’s oil refining and maritime industries.
January 14, 2020Diesel Climbs 0.1¢ to $3.074 a Gallon
Diesel edged up 0.1 cent. Trucking's main fuel costs 20.8 cents less than it did a year ago. (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News)
The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 0.1 cent to $3.074 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Nov. 18.
November 18, 2019Real-World Fuel Economy Answers What Every Fleet Needs
Race car engineer developed process to help Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT) make better decisions on fuel economy technologies. This webinar explains the process and how it accounts for fleets’ real-world conditions and can predict their customized fuel savings. Fuel economy is a real science and this webinar explains the science – the facts – and dispels myths in ways any fleet can use to uncover their potential fuel savings.
November 14, 2019Diesel Climbs 1.1 Cents to $3.073 a Gallon
Drivers fuel their trucks. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 1.1 cents to $3.073 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Nov. 12, the day after the national Veterans Day holiday.
November 12, 2019Reduce Your Fleet’s Fuel Consumption
In this MiX Telematics white paper, we discuss the large impact of fuel costs on fleets, how to measure fuel consumption, the factors that influence fuel consumption and 7 ways you can easily reduce fuel costs.
October 3, 2019Diesel Sees Slight Price Increase as Analysts Study Impact of Saudi Damage
The price of diesel rose for the first time in 10 weeks. (Thinkstock Images)
Even while oil industry analysts are assessing the damage to Saudi Arabia’s oil field from an aerial attack Sept. 14, the nationwide price of diesel fuel climbed by 1.6 cents to $2.987 per gallon, according to the U.S. Department of Energy report Sept. 16.
September 16, 2019Diesel Techs Confirm Performance of Biodiesel Blends
If you have concerns about switching to biodiesel blends, hearing an experienced diesel technician’s opinion might help. After all, who knows diesel engines better? Read this white paper to hear from experienced techs on how well biodiesel performs for their fleets.
September 1, 2019