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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

Oil at $50 Is ‘Gift to World’ Says OPEC Member

Oil at $50 a barrel is a “gift to the world” as prices should be low enough to spur economic growth, according to the head of Abu Dhabi’s Department of Economic Development.

Mahmoud Habboush | Bloomberg News
October 26, 2015

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Business, Fuel

National Diesel Average Declines 2.5¢ to $2.531 a Gallon

The average price of diesel fuel in the United States declined 2.5 cents a gallon to $2.531, the Department of Energy reported Oct. 19.

October 20, 2015
Business, Government, Safety, Fuel

Trailer Makers Say GHG Plan Exceeds EPA’s Legal Authority

Trailer makers are troubled by the Phase 2 proposal on greenhouse-gas emissions, with some asserting the agencies involved exceeded their regulatory authority and others arguing the mandates are overly aggressive and based on faulty assumptions.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
October 19, 2015
Business, Fuel, Safety, Government

UTi Worldwide Agrees to Buyout by DSV Group for $1.35 Billion

UTi Worldwide, a U.S.-based air and ocean freight forwarder that has been struggling to reverse a downward trend in revenue and profits, has agreed to a buyout by Danish freight forwarder and transportation firm DSV Group for $1.35 billion.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
October 19, 2015
Business, Government, Safety, Fuel

Diesel Jumps 6.4¢ to $2.556;Gasoline Rises 1.9¢ to $2.337

The average price of diesel fuel in the United States rose 6.4 cents a gallon to $2.556, the largest increase in more than two years, the Department of Energy reported.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 19, 2015
Business, Fuel

America's Highways Come Alive as Cheap Gas, Job Growth Spur Driving

Americans are increasingly taking to the highways and byways as lower gasoline prices and rising employment spur a “road trip recovery,” according to Nicholas Colas, chief market strategist at Convergex.

David Wilson | Bloomberg News
October 15, 2015
Business, Fuel

National Diesel Average Price Rises by Most in More Than Two Years

The average price of diesel fuel in the United States rose 6.4 cents a gallon to $2.556, the largest increase in more than two years, the Department of Energy reported Oct. 13.

October 13, 2015
Fuel

GHG Comments Reflect Divide on Timeline of Phase 2 Proposal

With the comment period now closed on the federal greenhouse-gas proposal to limit emissions from trucks, battle lines are drawn between vehicle owners and manufacturers who want fuel-efficient and well-tested trucks and environmental activists seeking the toughest standards as soon as possible.

Jonathan S. Reiskin | Associate News Editor
October 12, 2015
Government, Fuel

California Pushes EPA to Lower NOx Limit as Part of GHG Rule for Heavy Trucks

California environmental regulators said they plan to begin development of tougher nitrogen oxide standards for heavy trucks, possibly as early as 2017.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
October 12, 2015
Fuel, Business, Technology

Magtec to Offer Software Integration With Telematics Providers

Magtec Products Inc. announced that it has formed a new venture to integrate its anti-theft and driver-management software with major global telematics providers.

October 8, 2015