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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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Oil Imports at 23-Year-Low, Output Hits Another Record

The United States imported the least amount of crude oil on a weekly basis in 23 years, as OPEC-members Saudi Arabia and Venezuela cut their shipments to unusually low levels.

February 27, 2019
BusinessFuelLogistics

TravelCenters of America Reports Mixed 4Q, Annual Results

TravelCenters of America, the nation’s only publicly traded truck stop network, reported a narrowed loss in fourth-quarter net income but an increase in revenue.

February 26, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Nikola Chooses Mark Russell as President

Mark Russell has joined Nikola Corp.’s executive management team as president at a time when the company said it is poised to start production of several groundbreaking zero-emissions vehicles.

February 26, 2019
BusinessFuel

Diesel Climbs 4.2¢ to $3.048 a Gallon

The U.S. average retail price of diesel rose 4.2 cents to $3.048 a gallon, according to the Department of Energy, as crude prices dropped amid pressure from President Donald Trump to keep the price of oil low.

February 25, 2019
GovernmentSafetyFuelTCA

Bill to Reshape Colorado Oil, Gas Regulations Coming Soon, Democrats Say

Tighter rules on Colorado oil and gas development struck out at the ballot box in November and at the state Supreme Court in January. Now, Democrats, who control the Legislature, plan to introduce a sweeping bill to redefine the Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission’s mission to emphasize public health and safety.

February 25, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Rocketail Offers Rear Fairing

Rocketail announced the launch of Rocketail Wing, its rear drag-reduction technology for trailers.

February 25, 2019
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Trump Attacks OPEC Again, Warning Against High Oil Prices

President Donald Trump resumed his attacks on OPEC, saying the world is too fragile to handle a price hike and urging the cartel to “relax and take it easy.â€

February 25, 2019
BusinessFuelLogistics

Excelerate Energy ‘Open for Business’ When Natural Gas Prices Spike

A red-hulled tanker is drifting in Massachusetts Bay, trying to capitalize on the two-month window when natural gas in this region can become the most expensive in the United States, and sometimes the world.

February 25, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Governors Discuss Trucking’s Role in Raising Infrastructure Funds

WASHINGTON — The trucking industry can serve as a testing ground for vehicle miles traveled programs, according to governors gathered to discuss infrastructure.

February 23, 2019
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House Transportation Panel to Examine Climate Change Impact

The wave of climate policy-centric hearings in the U.S. House of Representatives this month continues.

February 22, 2019