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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.

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Clean Energy to Open Three Nat-Gas Stations as Dillon Transport Converts Fleet

Clean Energy said it expects to open three public natural-gas stations as Dillon Transport continues to convert its fleet to natural gas-powered trucks.

October 7, 2014
BusinessFuel

Diesel Keeps Tumbling; Slips 2.2瞽 to $3.733

Diesel fell 2.2 cents to $3.733 a gallon, its 14th straight week without an increase and 25th decline in the past 30 weeks, the Department of Energy reported Oct. 6.

October 6, 2014
BusinessFuel

Former Pilot Flying J President Target of Federal Probe

Former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood has been named a target of an ongoing federal probe into fuel rebate fraud, according to a Cleveland television station.

October 3, 2014
BusinessFuelGovernment

Trade Gap Narrows in August on Record Exports

The trade deficit in the U.S. shrank in August to the lowest level in seven months as exports edged up to a record.

October 3, 2014
BusinessFuel

WTI Crude Slips Below $90 for First Time in 17 Months

West Texas Intermediate oil fell below $90 for the first time in 17 months amid signs that supplies from Russia, Saudi Arabia and the U.S. are outstripping demand.

October 2, 2014
BusinessFuel

Volvo Trucks Postpones Planned LNG Engine

Volvo Trucks said it is postponing its planned compression-ignition liquefied natural gas engine for the North American market.

October 1, 2014
BusinessFuel

Diesel Falls Another 2.3瞽, to $3.755 a Gallon

Diesel dropped 2.3 cents the same decline as last week to $3.755 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Sept. 29.

September 30, 2014
BusinessFuelLogistics

Oil-by-Rail Safety Rule Seen Adding Costs: Railroads, API

Proposed federal rules to make hauling crude oil by rail safer and avoid fiery wrecks would drive up costs and put the U.S. energy revival at risk, the head of an oil industry trade group said.

September 30, 2014
BusinessFuel

Pennsylvania Seeks to Build 37 CNG Stations

Pennsylvania is seeking to build 37 public compressed natural gas fueling stations through a public-private partnership.

September 30, 2014
BusinessFuelAutonomous

Nat Gas-Powered Trucks Expected to Boost Fuels Popularity

Liquefied natural gas will gain a significant market share in the transport sector by 2035, led by demand from trucking, the International Center for Natural Gas Information said.

September 29, 2014