The price of Brent crude oil jumped 8% to $80.09 a barrel.
July 8, 2026Trucking Industry Safety News
Transportation businesses face a host of dynamic risk issues that can significantly impact their financial and operational health. The news in this category focuses on the latest safety and security initiatives, resources and regulations and addresses topics that include fleet safety, claims administration, driver hiring and retention, risk management and compliance.
IMF expects world economy to grow a sluggish 3% this year
The IMF expects the U.S. economy — the world's largest — to grow a solid 2.3% this year, up from 2.1% in 2025 and unchanged from the April forecast.
July 8, 2026U.S. airlines’ monthly fuel spending in May leaps 84%
The higher year-over-year spending has been driven mostly by pricier jet fuel rather than a significant increase in how much of it airlines consumed.
July 8, 2026How did the New World screwworm get into the United States?
As the deadly New World screwworm spreads through Texas, posing significant risk to the U.S. cattle herd, experts are still wondering how it got there.
July 7, 2026Treasury revokes waiver for Iranian oil sales
The U.S. Treasury Department revoked a waiver that allowed the sale of Iranian oil in response to attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
July 7, 2026Trucking coalition seeks federal marijuana test plan
A two-page letter outlined precautions government agencies should take as the DEA prepares to downgrade marijuana’s Schedule I classification.
July 7, 2026BP drove up European jet fuel output by 30% during Iran war
BP boosted jet fuel production at its European refineries by about 30% during the Iran conflict, helping the region avoid major shortages while millions of barrels were locked up in the Persian Gulf.
July 7, 2026Shell says oil, gas trading strong as war drives volatility
Shell’s trading update offers a first glimpse into how Big Oil fared in a quarter when crude prices hit their highest since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
July 7, 20262 tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran, which has repeatedly declared that only its approved route through the strait is safe, is suspected of attacking other ships that have used another route close to the Omani shore.
July 7, 2026Delta pilot reports firework hit plane above Chicago
A Delta Air Lines flight and a high-flying firework reportedly came into contact in the sky above Chicago as the city celebrated the Fourth of July holiday.
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