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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.

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How AI Benchmarking Fuels Smarter Fleet Decisions

Program Airs: August 28, 2 p.m. ET Tim Haynes, vice president of digital and customer data at Penske Transportation Solutions, joins Seth Clevenger for a special one-on-one conversation to explore how modern fleet benchmarking solutions and AI-powered analytics are revolutionizing fleet management planning and operations.

August 28, 2025
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Trump EPA Waives Refiners From Biofuel-Blending Mandate

The decision applies to 38 small refineries that had requested waivers from annual blending quotas, according to a statement Aug. 22.

August 22, 2025
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Air Liquide to Buy South Korea’s DIG in $3.3 Billion Deal

The takeover will strengthen its industrial gas operations in South Korea, particularly in growing fields such as semiconductors and secondary batteries, Air Liquide said.

August 22, 2025
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Averitt Express Orders 264 Volvo VNL 860 Trucks

The new units expand a long-running supplier relationship at a scale that signals how big fleets are renewing equipment to strengthen operations and keep experienced drivers in the seats.

August 21, 2025
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ConocoPhillips Bets Big on LNG in US

The oil giant will nearly double the amount of fuel it will buy from an export plant Sempra is expanding in Texas.

August 21, 2025
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US Crude Oil Exports Surge After Summer Lull

Shipments are expected to surpass 4 million barrels a day in August and September, reaching levels not seen since the start of the year, according to some market participants.

August 20, 2025
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EPA Nears Key Decision on Biofuel Waivers for Oil Refiners

EPA could rule as soon as this week on dozens of pending petitions from small oil refineries seeking exemptions from ethanol- and biodiesel-blending obligations from recent years.

August 20, 2025
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Chevron to Merge Hess Exploration Team After $53B Deal

Chevron is cutting about 650 Hess jobs after completing its $53 billion takeover last month, but exploration is one area likely to be spared.

August 19, 2025
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CARB Crafts New Auto Pollution Rules After Trump Attacks

The California Air Resources Board and five other agencies recommended the state backfill the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles that is set to expire in late September.

August 19, 2025
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States Embrace Road Use, EV Fees to Boost Transport Revenue

Colorado and Virginia recently hiked road use fees, while Hawaii, Georgia, Rhode Island and New Jersey are raising usage fees on EVs.

August 14, 2025