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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 Drops 3.3¢ to $3.628; Gas Plunges 7.3¢ to Four-Year Low

Diesel fell 3.3 cents to $3.628 a gallon, a half-cent above the 3½ year low level of three weeks ago, the Department of Energy reported Nov. 24.

Michael G. Malloy | Web Editor
November 24, 2014

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Business, Fuel, Government

New T&I Top Democrat Optimistic on Road Bill

U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon, the new top transportation leader for House Democrats in the next Congress, told Transport Topics last week he is hopeful about Congress’ chances of advancing a long-term highway bill before the current law expires in May.

November 24, 2014
Business, Fuel

Diesel Drops 1.6¢ to $3.661

The U.S. retail diesel average resumed its downward trend last week, slipping 1.6 cents to $3.661 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported.

November 24, 2014
Business, Fuel

Renewable Fuels Quotas for 2014 Delayed by EPA After Fight

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency punted on setting quotas for the use of renewable fuels in 2014 and pledged to lay out next year targets for 2014-2016.

November 21, 2014
Government, Business, Fuel

Key House Democrat DeFazio Sees Opportunity to Pass Long-Term Highway Bill Next Congress

Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon, elected Nov. 19 as the House Democrats’ top transportation leader in the next Congress, told Transport Topics this week he is hopeful about Congress’ chances of advancing a long-term highway bill before the current law expires in May.

Eugene Mulero | Senior Reporter
November 19, 2014
Business, Fuel

Diesel Resumes Decline After One-Week Increase

Diesel’s national average pump price resumed its downward trend Nov. 17 after last week’s increase, slipping 1.6 cents to $3.661 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported.

Michael G. Malloy | Web Editor
November 18, 2014
Business, Fuel

Halliburton, Baker Hughes Combine Operations

Two of the nation’s largest oil field service companies, Halliburton Co. and Baker Hughes Inc., agreed to combine operations, a move that company officials said will save an estimated $2 billion a year in expenses.

Daniel P. Bearth | Staff Writer
November 18, 2014
Business, Fuel

Two Trucking Firms Allege Haslam at Center of Rebate Conspiracy

Two trucking companies alleged in a legal filing last week that Pilot Flying J CEO Jimmy Haslam was at the center of a conspiracy to shortchange them of diesel fuel rebates.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
November 17, 2014
Business, Fuel, Technology, Equipment, Safety

IFTA Might Replace Decals With an Electronic System

The International Fuel Tax Association said it is considering changing the organization’s credentials for commercial vehicles to a digital form and possibly eliminating its longstanding decals.

November 17, 2014
Business, Fuel

Diesel Gains 5.4¢ to $3.677

The national average diesel price rose last week for the first time since June, jumping 5.4 cents a gallon to $3.677, led by a hefty leap in the Midwest, the Department of Energy said.

November 17, 2014