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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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Oil Tumbles to Lowest Since November as Gasoline Supplies Surge

Oil slipped to the lowest since November as weaker demand at the start of the summer driving season led to another increase in gasoline stockpiles.

June 14, 2017

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Diesel Slips 0.7¢ to $2.564, Gas Rises to $2.414

U.S. diesel and gasoline prices each made modest moves during the week ended June 5 but in different directions. Diesel slipped 0.7 cent a gallon and gas rose 0.8 cent, while crude oil dropped toward this year’s low point below $46 a barrel.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
June 12, 2017
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Crude Falls for Third Week as Glut Persists After OPEC Cuts

Oil fell for a third week as rising supplies from the United States to Nigeria to Libya showed that OPEC is still struggling to clear a global glut.

Jessica Summers | Bloomberg News
June 9, 2017
Business, Fuel

Oil Extends Decline as US Crude, Gasoline Stockpiles Rise

Oil tumbled to the lowest intraday level in four weeks June 7, as U.S. industry data showed an unexpected increase in crude inventories. Gasoline stockpiles also rose.

Meenal Vamburkar | Bloomberg News
June 7, 2017
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Diesel Price Dips 0.7¢ to $2.564 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel dipped 0.7 cent to $2.564 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported June 5.

June 5, 2017
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US Diesel Climbs 3.2¢ to $2.571, Reversing Five Weeks of Declines

The U.S. diesel average reversed direction and rose 3.2 cents a gallon to $2.571 on May 29, taking back more than half of the decreases from the previous five weeks combined, the Department of Energy reported.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
June 5, 2017
Government, Fuel

Controversial, Long-Shot Bid to Raise Louisiana's Gasoline Tax Dies

The five-month campaign to upgrade Louisiana's jammed roads and bridges by raising the state gasoline tax died May 31 with little fanfare in the Louisiana House.

Will Sentell | The Advocate (Baton Rouge, La.)
June 1, 2017
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Diesel Rises 3.2¢ to $2.571 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 3.2 cents to $2.571 a gallon, the first rise in six weeks, the Department of Energy said May 30.

May 31, 2017
Government, Business, Fuel

Editorial: A Start to Budgeting, Not the End

The infrastructure section of President Donald Trump’s budget proposal is highly problematic in that it probably would lead to a sharp increase in tolled highways and bridges, but for now, we are hopeful that this is just an opening-round statement and not the final word on spending and taxes for fiscal 2018.

May 29, 2017
Business, Fuel

Diesel Price Falls 0.5¢ to $2.539 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 0.5 cent to $2.539 a gallon, the Department of Energy said May 22.

May 22, 2017