Kenworth Mixer, Dump Truck Demonstration
A T880S mixer fueled by compressed natural gas and a T880 dump truck take to the course at Dirtfish in Snoqualmie, Wash., during Kenworth Truck Co.'s ride and drive of vocational vehicles July 21, 2017.
July 21, 2017Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Oil Declines as OPEC’s Supply Is Seen at Highest Level This Year
Oil declined after tanker-tracker Petro-Logistics SA said OPEC’s supply in July will be the highest this year.
July 21, 2017Diesel Rises 1¢ to $2.491; Gasoline Drops 1.9¢ to $2.278
The U.S. average diesel price rose 1 cent to $2.491, the Department of Energy said July 17.
July 20, 2017Americans Say They Back Higher Gas Tax to Fix Crumbling Roads
Congress hasn’t raised the federal gas tax since 1993 when Bill Clinton was president, but a narrow majority of Americans would support an increase to help fix crumbling roads and bridges in their own states.
July 20, 2017EPA Proposes Lower Minimum Volume Requirement for Renewable Fuels in 2018
The EPA has proposed cutting back on the minimum required volume of renewable fuels produced in 2018 and putting the brakes on the minimum volume of biomass-based diesel produced in the United States in 2019.
July 20, 2017Oil Steadies Amid Mixed Signals on US Crude Inventories
Oil was steady amid mixed signals on U.S. crude inventories, with industry data showing supplies increased last week while government statistics were expected to show a decline.
July 19, 2017Diesel Rises 1¢ to $2.491; U.S. Shale Produces 5.58 Million Barrels a Day
The U.S. average diesel price has risen a cent to $2.491, the Department of Energy said July 17. The fuel has increased 2.6 cents over three weeks.
July 17, 2017South Carolina Begins Six-Stage Phase-In of 12-Cent Fuel Tax Increase
South Carolina on July 1 began a six-year trek that will raise taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel by 2 cents a gallon each July into 2022.
July 13, 2017Opponents of California’s Gas Tax Hike Will Sue Over State’s ‘Misleading’ Ballot Description
Proponents of an initiative to repeal gas tax increases in California plan to sue over the state-drafted title and summary for the ballot measure, which they say is misleading and negative.
July 12, 2017US Cuts 2018 Crude Production Forecast Amid Lower Prices
U.S. crude producers are still set to pump record amounts of the commodity next year, but less so than previously projected, according to the latest government estimates.
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