diesel News Updates

Government, Business

Natso Urges Congress to Extend Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax

Members of Congress should extend the biodiesel blenders’ tax credit when they take up legislation that would overhaul the country’s tax code, the association representing truck stops and travel plazas indicated recently.

May 9, 2017
Business, Fuel

Diesel Prices Drop 1.8¢ to $2.565

The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 1.8 cents to $2.565 a gallon as oil prices remained below $50 a barrel for the third week amid questions about whether Saudi Arabia and Russia will cut oil production into 2018.

May 8, 2017
Business, Fuel

World Buying American Diesel as Fast as Refiners Can Make It

The international market has a message for American refiners: Stay calm and keep turning crude into diesel.

May 4, 2017
Business, Fuel

Diesel Falls 1.2¢ to $2.583 a Gallon, Oil Holds

The U.S. average retail price of diesel dropped 1.2 cents to $2.583 a gallon as oil prices remained below $50 a barrel and U.S. rig counts pushed higher. 

May 1, 2017
Fuel

Looking Beyond Diesel to Fuels of Tomorrow

INDIANAPOLIS — Diesel fuel dominates the commercial truck world today and will continue to do so in the near future, but greenhouse gas regulations will force the industry to use it more efficiently and eventually could push fleets toward other, cleaner fuels, industry executives said here at the Green Truck Summit.

May 1, 2017
Business, Fuel

Diesel Dips 0.2¢ to $2.595 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel slipped 0.2 cent to $2.595 a gallon as oil prices dropped below $50 a gallon and U.S. rig counts continued to rise.

April 24, 2017
Business, Logistics

Pricey Canadian Diesel Kindles Desire for Aerodynamic Savings

MONTREAL — Two suppliers of aerodynamic fairings at the ExpoCam truck show here said sales of the mileage-enhancing products are popular on both sides of the U.S.-Canadian border. However, a key difference is the approach of the government.

April 24, 2017
TCA

U.S. Xpress' Diesel Technicians Vie for Spot at ATA’s Skills Competition

TUNNEL HILL, Ga. — Once your vehicle's odometer goes past 200,000 miles, you might think you're making your car, truck or SUV last.

April 21, 2017
TCA

Tennessee General Assembly Passes Gas, Diesel Tax

You'll be paying more for gasoline and diesel fuel in Tennessee, starting this summer, after Gov. Bill Haslam signs a bill to increase state fuel taxes.

April 20, 2017
Business, Fuel

Diesel Rises 1.5¢ to Tie Highest Price of Year at $2.597

The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 1.5 cents to $2.597 a gallon, putting it in a tie for the highest price this year, also reached Jan. 9.

April 17, 2017