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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

Canada Sets 2% Biodiesel Mandate

Diesel fuel and home heating oil will be required to contain at least 2% biofuel content beginning July 1, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. reported.

February 14, 2011

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Business, Fuel

Diesel Jumps 7.5¢ to $3.513 Pushed By Cold Wave, Egyptian Concerns

Continuing cold weather across much of the United States and Europe and political unrest in Egypt helped push domestic fuel prices higher. The average retail cost of a gallon of diesel rose 7.5 cents to $3.513 a gallon last week.

February 14, 2011
Business, Fuel

Diesel to Average $3.43 This Year, DOE Says

The Department of Energy continued to boost its projected price of diesel fuel, saying it will average $3.43 this year, up 3 cents from its forecast last month.

February 8, 2011
Business, Fuel

Diesel Jumps 7.5¢ to $3.513 in 10th Straight Increase

Diesel rose for the 10th straight week, jumping 7.5 cents to $3.513 a gallon, while gasoline resumed its rise, the Department of Energy said.

February 8, 2011
Business, Government, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous

Consultant Sees Another Pre-Buy of Trucks Ahead of 2014 Fuel Efficiency Standards

WASHINGTON — The first-ever proposed federal commercial truck fuel-efficiency and carbon emissions standard could cause an industry pre-buy before it becomes effective in 2014, or drive motor carriers to delay retirement of their fleets, a transportation consultant said.

February 7, 2011
Business, Fuel

Oil Holds Below $90 a Barrel

Oil held below $90 a barrel for a second trading day Monday, its lowest in a week, as concerns about Egyptian unrest eased and U.S. gasoline supplies rose, Bloomberg reported.

February 7, 2011
Business, Fuel

Diesel Gains 0.8¢ to $3.438; Gasoline Dips to $3.101

The average price of a gallon of U.S. retail diesel rose for a ninth straight week, edging up 0.8 cent to $3.438, the Department of Energy reported.

February 7, 2011
Business, Fuel

Diesel Rises for Ninth Week, Gaining 0.8¢ to $3.438 a Gallon

Diesel’s national average rose 0.8 cent to $3.438 a gallon, its ninth straight gain, while gasoline slipped for the first time in nine weeks, the Department of Energy said Monday.

January 31, 2011
Business, Fuel

Oil Pushes Past $90 a Barrel

Oil rose in early trading Monday to more than $90 a barrel after jumping almost $4 from a two-month low Friday on concerns over unrest in Egypt, Bloomberg reported.

January 31, 2011
Business, Fuel

Diesel, Gasoline Prices Rise for Eighth Straight Week

U.S. retail fuel prices rose for the eighth consecutive week as frigid temperatures on the East Coast and in Europe boosted demand,  analysts said.

January 31, 2011