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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.

Business, Fuel

Diesel Rises 3.7¢ to $2.165

The U.S. retail diesel average jumped 3.7 cents to $2.165, the Department of Energy said April 18.

Roger Gilroy | Senior Reporter
April 18, 2016

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Business, Fuel

Oil Drops After Output Talks Fail Amid Saudi Demands Over Iran

Oil fell after output talks April 17 between the world’s biggest producers ended without any agreement on limiting supplies, a diplomatic failure that threatens to renew the rout in prices.

Nayla Razzouk | Bloomberg News
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Javier Blas | Bloomberg News
April 18, 2016
Letters to the Editor, Business, Government, Safety, Fuel

US Needs to Be Energy Independent

I read Transport Topics regarding Exxon Mobil’s recent shipment of its first tanker load of U.S. crude oil from Beaumont, Texas, to its refinery in Sicily, Italy. The article also indicated that a 40-year export ban had been lifted.

April 18, 2016
Equipment, Business, Government, Fuel

Fuel Efficiency Driving Greater Use of Smaller Engines

With more regulations on greenhouse-gas emissions and fuel economy coming soon, smaller engines are one of the latest equipment trends, according to one of the cover stories in this issue of Equipment & Maintenance Update.

Fran Matso Lysiak | Features Editor
April 15, 2016
Equipment, Business, Fuel, Government, Technology, Safety

Leaf Spring Vs. Air Ride: Opinions Differ on Suspensions

Maryland-based Ramar Moving Systems hauls specialty items such as art, satellites and, once, a moon buggy.

Steve Brawner | Contributing Writer
April 15, 2016
Business, Fuel

Oil Market Stabilizing, International Energy Agency Says

Oil prices have stabilized on the back of steady demand, the International Energy Agency said in its monthly outlook released April 14.

Jessica Camille Aguirre | DPA (Hamburg, Germany)
April 14, 2016
Business, Fuel, Government

Energy Department Trims US Oil Production Forecast

U.S. crude oil production is expected to fall more this year and in 2017 than had been expected, and that should lead to a slow rise in crude oil and retail diesel and gasoline prices, the Department of Energy said in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook released April 12.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
April 13, 2016
Business, Fuel

Drivers to Fill Up on Cheapest Summer Gasoline in 12 Years

Americans driving on their summer vacations will enjoy the cheapest gasoline in 12 years as prices stall just above $2 a gallon.

Mark Shenk | Bloomberg News
April 12, 2016
Business, Fuel

Diesel Average Rises 1.3¢ to $2.128

The U.S. average retail diesel price rose by about a penny, as it continued the small fluctuations that have lifted it by 0.7 cent over the past three weeks.

April 12, 2016
Business, Fuel

CleanFUEL USA Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Autogas technology provider CleanFUEL USA said April 5 it filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas as it seeks the restructure of its debts.

April 11, 2016