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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 todays fuel ecosystem extensively. Topics include green house gas regulation, fuel prices, equipment costs, fuel infrastructure, surcharge and more.

BusinessFuel

Oil-Field Transportation Sector Requires Specialized Trucks, Versatile Drivers

Trucks used in oil and gas fields are a breed apart from highway trucks, and the drivers who operate them need additional skills beyond those required of over-the-road truckers, executives in this sector said.

November 21, 2016
BusinessFuel

Diesel Drops 2.7瞽 to $2.443; Gasoline Falls 4.9瞽 to $2.184

The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 2.7 cents a gallon to $2.443, according to the Nov. 14 survey by the Department of Energy, while crude oil prices continued their slide since the presidential election.

November 21, 2016
GovernmentFuelBusiness

Speaker Ryan Urges Obama Administration to Stop Rulemaking

Before leaving town for Thanksgiving, House Speaker Paul Ryan reaffirmed his stance that federal regulators relax their rulemaking until the start of President-elect Donald Trumps administration.

November 17, 2016
GovernmentFuelBusiness

N.J. Bond Rating Downgraded After Fuel Tax Hike

New Jerseys bond rating was downgraded from A to A- on Nov. 14 by S&P Global Ratings in the wake of the states massive fuel tax hike that became law last month.

November 16, 2016
BusinessFuel

Awash in Gasoline, US Refiners Export Fuel at Record Pace

Gasoline exports have risen above imports for three consecutive weeks as recurring pipeline outages and higher production levels by refiners caused Gulf Coast inventories to grow.

November 15, 2016
BusinessFuel

Diesel Average Falls 2.7瞽 to $2.443

The U.S. average retail price of diesel fell 2.7 cents to $2.443 a gallon, according to the Department of Energy, as crude oil prices continued their slide since the presidential election.

November 15, 2016
BusinessSafetyGovernmentFuel

Voters in Illinois, New Jersey OK Transportation Lockboxes

Voters in Illinois and New Jersey approved lockboxes for transportation funding while those in Washington State rejected what would have been the nations first statewide carbon emissions tax.

November 14, 2016
BusinessFuel

Oil Falls as Focus Returns to OPEC After Trump Election Surprise

Oil fell as the markets focus shifted from the shock of Donald Trumps U.S. presidential election victory to questions about OPECs ability to rebalance crude supply and demand.

November 10, 2016
BusinessFuel

Oil Losses Ease as Market Turmoil Abates After Trump Victory

Oil losses eased as global markets weighed the implications of Republican Donald Trumps election as the 45th U.S. president.

November 9, 2016
BusinessFuel

TravelCenters Reports Third-Quarter Income Rose, Launch of Commercial Tire Network

TravelCenters of America reported third-quarter income rose as revenue dipped amid gains in fuel volume, fuel gross margin, nonfuel gross margin and continued improvements in site level operating expense controls, it said.

November 8, 2016