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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.

Government, Fuel

EPA Plan to Cut Airplane Emissions Won’t Take Effect Until 2018

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on June 10 declared airplanes as a significant contributor to global climate change, but said a final rule requiring cuts in emissions is still years away.

Jim Snyder | Bloomberg News
June 11, 2015

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Business, Fuel

US Oil Production to Peak at 43-Year High Before Trailing Off

U.S. oil output will peak at a 43-year high in 2015 as producers work through a backlog of uncompleted wells before trailing off in the second half of the year.

Moming Zhou | Bloomberg News
June 10, 2015
Business, Fuel

DOE Holds 2015 Diesel-Price Forecast at $2.88

The Department of Energy held its 2015 forecast for U.S. diesel prices at $2.88 a gallon but lowered its 2016 projection by 9 cents to $3.03.

Michael G. Malloy | Web Editor
June 9, 2015
Business, Fuel

Diesel National Average Drops 2.5¢ to $2.884 in Second Straight Decline

Diesel fuel’s national average price fell for a second consecutive week, sliding 2.5 cents to $2.884 a gallon, the Department of Energy said June 8.

Michael G. Malloy | Web Editor
June 8, 2015
Business, Fuel

Despite Diesel’s Decline, Nat Gas Seen as Challenger to Oil’s Monopoly as Transportation Fuel

Despite the recent downturn in the price of oil, the use of natural gas as a transportation fuel could displace more than 1.5 million barrels a day of oil demand by 2030, according to a new report.

June 8, 2015
Business, Fuel

California Drought, Texas Floods Cut Produce Truck Demand

California’s drought and Texas’ floods have softened freight demand and created a more stable environment for produce shipments, in sharp contrast to 2014’s painful price spikes and capacity constraints, industry officials said.

June 8, 2015
Business, Fuel

OPEC to Maintain Current Oil Output

OPEC ministers extended their campaign to restrain rival oil producers by continuing to pump oil into a global supply glut and keeping their combined daily production target at 30 million barrels.

June 5, 2015
Business, Fuel

Diesel Price Dips a Half-Cent to $2.909 in First Decline in Seven Weeks

Diesel’s average price dipped a half-cent to $2.909 a gallon, the first downturn in seven weeks, the Department of Energy reported June 1.

Michael G. Malloy | Web Editor
June 2, 2015
Business, Fuel

TT Archives: Energy Crisis

A shortage of diesel fuel was headline news for trucking even before the Arab oil embargo in October 1973 led to long lines at the gas pump for motorists and calls for energy independence.

June 1, 2015
Business, Fuel

Diesel Average Up 1¢ to $2.914 In 6th Consecutive Increase

Diesel’s average U.S. price rose 1 cent to $2.914 a gallon last week, the sixth straight increase, the Department of Energy reported.

June 1, 2015