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.
NTSB Calls for California Shipping Fix After 2021 Oil Spill
The National Transportation Safety Board wants changes in how containerships are anchored off Southern California to help prevent oil pipeline ruptures like the 2021 spill off Huntington Beach.
Unprecedented US Exports Are Weighing on Global Crude Market
Exports of U.S. crude are nearing a record of 6 million barrels a day — flooding the market with oil and weighing on prices from Europe to Asia.
Global Fossil Fuels Emissions to Hit Record Peak in 2023
The Global Carbon Project estimates that worldwide carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels will rise 1.1% this year over 2022, to 36.8 billion metric tons, a new peak.
Hydrogen Industry Raises Alarm Over Leaked Tax Credit Rules
A leaked draft of Treasury Department rules for hydrogen tax credits in President Joe Biden’s climate law is drawing warnings from advocates that they may stifle the burgeoning industry.
December 5, 2023Diesel Price Falls to $4.092 in Sixth Consecutive Drop
The national average diesel price fell another 5.4 cents this week to creep ever closer to the $4 mark, according to the Energy Information Administration.
Strategic Oil Reserve Refill Is Limited Despite Low Prices
The Biden administration may not be able to take full advantage of the recent drop in oil prices as it seeks to refill its depleted crude oil reserve, an Energy Department official said Dec. 4.
December 4, 2023US Announces New Emissions-Curbing Methane Rule at COP28
The Biden administration on Dec. 2 issued a final rule aimed at reducing methane emissions, targeting the U.S. oil and natural gas industry for its role in global warming.
OPEC Countries Cutting Output in Bid to Increase Oil Prices
The OPEC oil cartel led by Saudi Arabia and allied producers including Russia made another big swipe at propping up lagging crude prices Nov. 30, expanding some output cuts into next year.
Shipping Giants Want End Date for Fossil Fuel-Only Vessels
Europe’s biggest container lines want to phase out ships powered only by fossil fuels, they say in a proposal jointly made by Mediterranean Shipping Co., Maersk, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd.
Navistar Sustainability Push Gathers Steam
Navistar’s sustainability commitments go back more than 20 years, but in 2023, it has sharpened its focus.