Canada Pushes Ahead With Biodiesel Plan Regardless of Trucking Industry Concerns
The Canadian government announced it is pushing forward with its plan for a national 2% biodiesel mandate, setting July as its implementation date despite truckers’ concerns.
February 21, 2011Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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Budget Proposal Would Cut EPA Grants for Emissions Reductions, Other Programs
President Obama’s proposed 2012 budget for the Environmental Protection Agency would eliminate diesel emissions-reduction grants and shrink other agency programs. But EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson last week vowed to forge full-speed ahead with the agency’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction program, including the agency’s proposed truck fuel-efficiency rule.
February 21, 2011Diesel Jumps 2.1¢ to $3.534 for 11th Straight Increase
The U.S. diesel average rose for the 11th straight week, this time by 2.1 cents a gallon, to $3.534, the Department of Energy said, making for an 11.8% increase since the end of November.
February 21, 2011Oil Finishes Week Over $86 a Barrel
Oil fell slightly Friday but finished the trading week over $86 a barrel to the New York Mercantile Exchange, Bloomberg reported.
February 18, 2011EPA Budget Would Cut Clean Diesel Funding
The Obama administration’s proposed budget would cut funding for clean-diesel technology grants, Bloomberg reported.
February 15, 2011Diesel Continues to Rise, Gaining 2.1¢ to $3.534 a Gallon
Diesel’s national average price rose 2.1 cents to $3.534 a gallon, its 11th straight weekly increase, while gasoline also edged higher, the Department of Energy said.
February 15, 2011Canada 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, 2011Diesel 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, 2011Diesel 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, 2011Diesel 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.
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