Fuel News

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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.

BusinessEquipmentFuel

Better Power Solutions: Eliminate Idling & Extend Battery Life

Program Airs: October 16, 2 p.m. ET Discover how new power solutions are helping Class 8 fleets eliminate idling, extend battery life, and reduce costly maintenance. This webinar explores lithium-powered systems that deliver reliable hotel load support, improve driver comfort, and unlock significant fuel and service savings—all while ensuring dependable performance across demanding operating conditions.

October 16, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Trump Targets $12 Billion in New Energy Project Cuts

The Trump administration is considering canceling about $12 billion in energy projects, including funding for hydrogen ventures backed by U.S. oil majors, according to a list seen by Bloomberg.

October 7, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelAutonomous

Tesla Unveils Cheaper Versions of Model Y SUV, Model 3 Sedan

Tesla introduced new versions of its top-selling models priced at under $40,000, making its main vehicles more affordable to counteract the loss of U.S. incentives for electric cars.

October 7, 2025
GovernmentTechnologyEquipmentFuel

DOE Ends $7.5 Billion in Grants for Biden-Approved Projects

The Department of Energy terminated $7.5 billion in grants for 223 projects approved by the Biden administration including Paccar Inc.’s SuperTruck 3 program and two hydrogen hubs.

October 7, 2025
BusinessFuel

Exxon Mobil Sees $500 Million Rebound in Q3 Refining Margins

Exxon is the first of the oil majors to post quarterly earnings guidance and often sets the trend for the industry.

October 7, 2025
BusinessEquipmentFuel

Lucid Production, Deliveries Disappoint as Tax Credit Expires

Lucid Group’s electric vehicle production fell short of Wall Street’s forecasts during the third quarter as the car maker contends with the elimination of the consumer tax credit.

October 6, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentFuel

German Carmakers Receive EV Tax Boost Before Summit With Merz

Germany’s ruling coalition confirmed it will extend a tax exemption for new EVs as part of a broader effort to support the nation’s key car industry in the transition to more climate-friendly technologies.

October 6, 2025
BusinessFuel

OPEC+ to Raise Oil Production by 137,000 Barrels per Day

The alliance has been raising output slightly in a series of boosts all year, after announcing cuts in 2023 and 2024.

October 6, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

OPEC+ Nations Strive for Agreement on Size of Next Oil Hike

OPEC+ nations are trying to reach consensus on how to adjust their oil production next month, with either a modest or more substantial supply increase possible, delegates said.

October 3, 2025
BusinessSafetyFuel

Chevron Refinery Fire Near Los Angeles Extinguished

Chevron Corp.’s El Segundo refinery in Los Angeles County has extinguished a fire that broke out the night of Oct. 2 and shut multiple units.

October 3, 2025