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Shale executives say Iran war is sowing chaos in oil markets

In a series of anonymous comments from a report released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, energy executives called out the wide swings in oil prices as the main source of their unease. 

September 30, 2026
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FMCSA issues fuel transport waiver as diesel supplies tighten

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has waived hours-of-service requirements for interstate gasoline and diesel haulers through Dec. 16.

September 30, 2026
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U.S. looks to Canada for oil, aluminum and pickup trucks

The two economies remain intertwined, and much could be at stake if Trump’s trade war reaches more of the energy, materials and supply chains that the U.S. still relies on Canada to provide.

August 27, 2026
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Tankers go dark for longer to get oil out of Middle East

Vessels carrying non-Iranian crude started turning off their transponders to avoid detection in the weeks following the start of the conflict in late February.

August 14, 2026
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Rising fuel prices have forced fleets to act

Elevated fuel prices have helped whittle away at truck capacity, which in turn has contributed to much-needed freight rate increases.

August 11, 2026
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Fuel taxes rise in several states as Illinois hits pause

Automatic fuel-tax increases took effect July 1 in California, Maryland, Washington and Virginia, but Illinois suspended its planned hike.

July 24, 2026
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Quad Group Including U.S. Unveils Indo-Pacific Cooperation

The Quad group is a key strategic partnership for cooperation on maritime security, supply chains and regional strategy as China expands its military and economic influence.

May 26, 2026
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Summer Gasoline Demand Looms as U.S. Refiners Favor Jet Fuel

A global supply crunch has U.S. refineries producing jet fuel at a record pace while skewing output away from gas, setting up a potential production clash.

May 19, 2026
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Trucking Gained in Q1 as Supply Tightened, Costello Says

American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello warned that trucking faces headwinds even as supply contractions drove first-quarter gains.

May 19, 2026
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Trucking Rates Edge Higher as Capacity Tightens in Q1

Spot and contract rates edged higher during the quarter, while many carriers sharpened their focus on internal efficiency and operational improvements.

May 14, 2026

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