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.
Oil Slips, Diesel Inches Up 0.2¢ to $2.579
The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 0.2 cent to $2.579 a gallon as crude oil prices remained near $53 a barrel and U.S. production advanced amid other cuts in global production.
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Engine Makers Emphasize the Power of Telematics Support for Customers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Engine makers, two of whom also build heavy-duty trucks, emphasized the powerful role of telematics in delivering customer support as they announced service-related features.
Peak Gasoline Demand Looms With Engine Efficiency Gains
Demand for gasoline in the United States, which accounts for one-tenth of global oil consumption, is expected to peak next year as engines become more efficient, WoodMackenzie analysts said.
Trump to Shift Biofuel Blending Burden Off US Refiners: Sources
President Trump intends to revamp the national biofuels program to ease regulations on oil refiners while providing new incentives for ethanol and biodiesel production, people familiar with the plan told Reuters on Feb. 28.
Diesel Rises 0.5¢ to $2.577
The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 0.5 cent to $2.577 a gallon, diesel’s third increase after four consecutive weekly declines, the Department of Energy reported Feb. 27.
February 27, 2017ATA Voices Support for New NACV Show
American Trucking Associations will be a supporter of the new North American Commercial Vehicle Show that debuts in Atlanta on Sept. 25-29.
Diesel Inches Up 0.7¢ to $2.572 a Gallon
The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 0.7 cent to $2.572 a gallon as the stronger bite of OPEC production cuts lifted the price of crude to nearly $54 a barrel, analysts said.
February 21, 2017Crude Oil Could Plunge to as Low as $30 a Barrel
Crude prices could plunge toward $30 a barrel — a rout of about 40% from current levels — unless OPEC extends production cuts that are propping up the market, ABN Amro Bank NV said.
XPO’s Jacobs Sees E-Commerce as Key to Robust Growth in 2017
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — XPO Logistics Inc. CEO Brad Jacobs won’t rest on turning a profit with a company that lost money as recently as 2015, telling Transport Topics that he’ll “double down” on growing on the e-commerce wave through contract logistics, less-than-truckload and last-mile delivery services.
Shale Drilling on a Roll as OPEC Cuts Keep Oil Above $50
Shale wildcatters pushed ahead on the biggest surge in U.S. oil drilling since 2012 as explorers take advantage of prices above $50 for more than two months.