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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 Prices Slide 1.7¢ to $3.894, 12th Decline in Previous 13 Weeks

U.S. diesel prices continued to drift downward last week, declining 1.7 cents to $3.894, the first time since early August it has been below $3.90, the Department of Energy reported.

January 21, 2013

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Business, Fuel

Oil Ends Week at Four-Month High Over $95

Oil finished the week at a four-month high over $95 a barrel, capping the longest stretch of weekly increases in more than a year, Bloomberg News reported.

January 18, 2013
Business, Fuel

Oil Tops $94 a Barrel Following DOE Inventories Report

Oil rose to more than $94 a barrel Wednesday, the highest closing price in almost four months, following a Department of Energy report that said supplies declined last week, Bloomberg News reported.

January 16, 2013
Business, Fuel

Diesel Declines 1.7¢ to $3.894 a Gallon

Diesel dipped 1.7 cents to $3.894 a gallon, the seventh straight decline, the Department of Energy said in its weekly survey.

January 15, 2013
Business, Fuel

About 1 Million Natural-Gas Trucks and Buses to be Sold by 2019, Report Says

More than 930,000 medium- and heavy-duty natural gas-powered trucks and buses are expected to be sold worldwide by 2019, according to a new report.

January 14, 2013
Business, Fuel

U.S. Diesel Average Dips 0.7¢ to $3.911 a Gallon

The U.S. retail diesel average declined 0.7 cent to $3.911 a gallon last week, the sixth straight decrease, the Department of Energy reported.

January 14, 2013
Business, Fuel

Oil Finishes at Three-Month High Near $94 a Barrel

Oil rose 72 cents on Thursday, finishing the trading day at a three-month high of $93.82 a barrel following a report of stronger economic growth in China, Bloomberg News reported.

January 10, 2013
Business, Fuel

Diesel to Average $3.87 This Year, DOE Says

Diesel fuel will average $3.87 a gallon this year, the Department of Energy said, raising a previous forecast by 3 cents.

January 10, 2013
Business, Fuel

Diesel Dips 0.7¢ to $3.911 in Sixth Decline

Diesel dipped 0.7 cent to $3.911 a gallon, its sixth straight decline, the Department of Energy reported.

January 8, 2013
Business, Fuel

Clean Energy, Covanta to Partner on CNG Stations

Covanta Energy Corp. and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. said they will develop compressed natural gas fueling stations at Covanta locations, beginning this month at Covanta’s Newark, N.J., facility.

January 7, 2013