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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.

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U.S. Takes Quiet Approach to Unblock Strait of Hormuz

Rather than announcing an open challenge against Iran, the U.S. is quietly coordinating with shippers willing to take a different approach.

June 3, 2026
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Iran Didn’t Get Any Crude Oil Past U.S. Blockade in May

Iran’s oil exports were sharply curtailed in May as a U.S. Navy blockade prevented any crude shipments, leaving about 80 million barrels stranded offshore, a nonprofit reported.

June 3, 2026
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Prolonged Oil Disruption Would Slam World Economy, OECD Says

Under the OECD's prolonged disruption scenario, global growth slows from 3.4% last year to 2.1% this year and 1.8% in 2027, potentially pushing some economies into recession.

June 3, 2026
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Oil Prices Leap as U.S. and Iran Trade Attacks

Following a two-week retreat, oil prices have climbed 10% this week. Brent crude oil, the international standard, climbed 2.1%  to $97.98 per barrel on June 3.

June 3, 2026
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Biodiesel Output Rebounds as Trucking Seeks Fuel Cost Relief

Trucking firms can offset high fuel prices with biodiesel as production of the biofuel rebounds after Renewable Fuel Standard volume requirements were finalized.

June 2, 2026
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Dollar General Shoppers Cut Back on Food as Gas Prices Rise

Some Dollar General shoppers are cutting back on food and other household expenses due to rising gas prices, CEO Todd Vasos said on the company’s earnings call.

June 2, 2026
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Oil Prices Dip; Still No Agreement to Reopen Hormuz

Brent crude, the international standard, slipped 0.1% to $94.96 a barrel. The levels are still well above the roughly $70 level they were at before the war.

June 2, 2026
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Orange EV Lands Record Order, Including 600 Trucks

Orange EV said the orders reflect a shift in yard operations as more organizations move from limited tests to larger deployments of electric terminal trucks.

June 2, 2026
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Nearshoring Withstands Tariffs, Geopolitical Upheaval

Nearshoring has further evolved supply chains this year even as tariffs and geopolitical risks have complicated the process.

June 1, 2026
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Analysts Tell OPEC+ Hormuz Disruption to Last Through 2026

Consultants and analysts gathered at OPEC’s Vienna headquarters for a technical meeting on June 1 warned that it will take many months to return to prewar operations.

June 1, 2026

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