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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 Dips 1.3¢ to Fall Below $4 for First Time Since January

Diesel fell 1.3 cents to $3.993 a gallon, the fifth straight decline and first time it has been below $4 a gallon since January, the Department of Energy reported.

April 2, 2013

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Business, Fuel

Louisville Truckload Carrier Takes Delivery of Freightliner CNG Truck

Truckload carrier M&M Cartage, Louisville, Ky., said it took delivery of its first dedicated compressed natural gas-powered truck, a 2013 Class 8 Freightliner.

April 2, 2013
Business, Fuel

Oil Supplies Surge to 22-Year High

U.S. crude oil inventories rose to the highest level in more than 22 years last week as production surged and refineries wrapped up annual maintenance programs, Bloomberg News reported Tuesday.

April 2, 2013
Business, Fuel

Oil Price Slips to Near $97 a Barrel

Oil fell slightly Monday to finish the trading day at just over $97 a barrel Monday, after earlier sliding to near $96 a barrel, Bloomberg News reported.

April 1, 2013
Business, Fuel

Diesel Dips 4.1¢ to $4.006

The average price of a gallon of retail diesel declined for a fourth week in a row, slipping 4.1 cents to $4.006 per gallon, the Department of Energy reported.

April 1, 2013
Government, Fuel

EPA Proposes New Gasoline Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency Friday unveiled a proposal for a new regulation aimed at reducing the content of sulfur and other smog-forming compounds in gasoline.

March 29, 2013
Business, Fuel

Japanese Exchange to Trade LNG Futures Within Two Years

Japan, the world’s largest buyer of liquefied natural gas, plans to list the world’s first futures contract for LNG within two years, Bloomberg News reported Friday.

March 29, 2013
Business, Fuel

Volvo, Mack Set Partnership With Shell to Boost LNG Use in Heavy Trucks

Volvo Trucks and sister company Mack Trucks announced agreements Wednesday with Shell Oil Co. to support expanded use of liquefied natural gas in heavy-duty trucks.

March 27, 2013
Business, Fuel

Diesel Falls 4.1¢ to $4.006 a Gallon

Diesel fell for a fourth consecutive week, matching its 4.1-cent decline of a week ago in falling to $4.006 a gallon, while gasoline dipped, the Department of Energy reported.

March 26, 2013
Business, Fuel

Oil Rises to 5-Week High, Topping $95 a Barrel

Oil rose almost $1 early Tuesday to a five-week high of more than $95 a barrel, Bloomberg News reported.

March 26, 2013