Fuel

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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 Average Rises a Penny to $2.914 in Sixth Straight Gain

Diesel’s national average price rose a penny to $2.914 a gallon, the sixth straight increase for trucking's main fuel, the Department of Energy reported.

Michael G. Malloy | Web Editor
May 26, 2015

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Fuel, Business, Equipment

TT Archives: V-E Day

The Allies victory in Europe sparked hopeful comment among trucking industry officials about the easing of war-time restrictions on the production of new commercial vehicles and shortages of parts, tires and motor fuel.

May 25, 2015
Business, Fuel

Diesel Climbs 2.6¢ to $2.904, Spread With Gasoline Narrows

Diesel’s national average price rose for the fifth straight week, climbing 2.6 cents to $2.904 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported May 18.

May 25, 2015
Business, Fuel

Nat Gas May Increase Emissions, Group Says

A switch to cleaner-burning natural gas as a fuel for heavy-duty trucks actually could increase global warming.

May 25, 2015
Business, Fuel

Natural Gas for Heavy-Duty Trucks Could Increase Global Warming, New Report Says

A switch to cleaner-burning natural gas as a fuel for heavy-duty trucks could increase global warming due to the release of methane at drilling sites and the fact that natural gas-powered engines get fewer miles per gallon than traditional diesel-powered engines, according to a report issued May 19 by the Environmental Defense Fund.

May 19, 2015
Business, Fuel

Oil Has Lowest Share of US Transportation Since Era of Steam Trains

Oil has the lowest share of the U.S. transportation fuel market since the 1950s, when steam trains remained a common sight on American railroads.

Javier Blas | Bloomberg News
May 19, 2015
Business, Fuel

Diesel Price Rises for Fifth Week, Gaining 2.6¢ to $2.904

Diesel’s national average price rose for a fifth consecutive week, climbing 2.6 cents to $2.904 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported May 18.

Michael G. Malloy | Web Editor
May 18, 2015
Business, Fuel

Wright Transportation Claims it Was 'Fraudulently Induced' in Diesel-Fuel Deal With Pilot

An Alabama motor carrier who sued Pilot Flying J in connection with a diesel-fuel rebate scam has added a claim that it was “fraudulently induced” into believing it was being given “retail-minus” or “cost-plus” prices for diesel it purchased.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
May 18, 2015
Business, Fuel

Clean Energy Posts 1Q Loss But Reports Higher Natural-Gas Sales

Natural-gas fueling provider Clean Energy Fuels Corp. reported a wider first-quarter net loss than a year ago but said it delivered 27% more fuel.

May 18, 2015
Business, Fuel

Diesel Average Rises 2.4¢ to $2.878; Price Has Climbed 12.4¢ in Past Month

Diesel’s national average price rose for the fourth straight week, climbing 2.4 cents to $2.878 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported May 11.

May 18, 2015