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BusinessFuel

Diesel Average Drops for 10th Straight Week, Reaching Lowest Level Since October 2009

The U.S. diesel average declined 5.5 cents last week to $2.668 a gallon, the lowest price since 2009, the Department of Energy reported.

August 10, 2015
BusinessFuel

Diesel Average Falls for 10th Consecutive Week to Lowest Price Since 2009

Diesel’s national average price declined for the 10th consecutive week, dropping 5.5 cents to $2.668 per gallon, according to a report from the Department of Energy on Aug. 3.

August 4, 2015
Fuel

Diesel Drops 5.9¢ to $2.723; Lowest Price in Nearly Six Years

Diesel’s national average price tumbled to its lowest point in almost six years last week, falling 5.9 cents to $2.723 per gallon, according to a July 27 report from the Department of Energy. The last time diesel was lower than the current price was the week of Oct. 19, 2009, when it was $2.705.

August 3, 2015
BusinessFuel

UPS Pledges to Buy 46 Million Gallons of Renewable Diesel

UPS Inc. said it will buy 46 million gallons of renewable diesel over three years, 15 times greater than prior contracts, as the company seeks to further reduce carbon emissions.

July 29, 2015
BusinessFuel

Diesel Average Sheds 5.9¢ in 9th Straight Decline; $2.723 Is Lowest Price in Six Years

Diesel’s national average price tumbled to its lowest point since 2009 this week, falling 5.9 cents to $2.723 per gallon, according to the July 27 report from the Department of Energy. Gas also fell 5.7 cents.

July 28, 2015
GovernmentBusiness

GM Launches Diesel-Powered Midsize Pickups

General Motors Co. announced the availability of diesel-powered versions of its Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize pickup trucks. 

July 28, 2015
PerspectiveBusiness

Opinion: Engine Warranties and Diesel Additives

For many years now, diesel engine manufacturers have continued to allude to equipment buyers about avoiding the use of diesel fuel additives. This position is expected, given the fact that engine manufacturers warranty the new equipment and its viability for extended periods of time after the purchase.

July 27, 2015
Fuel

Diesel Average Drops 3.2¢ to $2.782 for Eighth Straight Weekly Decline

The U.S. diesel average fell for the eighth straight week, sliding 3.2 cents a gallon to $2.782, the Department of Energy reported July 20.

July 27, 2015
BusinessLogisticsFuelGovernment

Diesel Average Falls 3.2¢ to $2.782 Per Gallon; Eighth Consecutive Weekly Drop

Diesel’s national average price declined for the eighth consecutive week, dropping 3.2 cents to $2.782 per gallon, according to a report from the Department of Energy on July 20. The average price of gasoline fell by the identical amount.

July 20, 2015
FuelGovernmentBusinessLogistics

Gas Tops Diesel for First Time Since ’09 as Calif. Refinery Outages Pinch Supply

The national average price of diesel fuel fell below gasoline for the first time in almost six years after diesel dipped and soaring gas prices in California caused the fuel’s national figure to jump.

July 20, 2015