Oil jumped above $100 a barrel Wednesday, closing over that level for the first time in five months, Bloomberg reported.
November 16, 2011Fuel News
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.
Auto Mileage Standards’ Costs Offset by Savings, NHTSA Says
A proposed U.S. rule requiring automakers to double average fuel economy of vehicles to 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025 could cost $157 billion, though the costs would be offset by fuel savings, two federal agencies said in a draft, Bloomberg reported.
November 17, 2011Oil Tops $100 for First Time Since June
Diesel Jumps a Dime to $3.987 a Gallon; Gasoline Gains for First Time in a Month
Diesel jumped a dime to its highest level in almost six months — a national average price of $3.987 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported.
November 15, 2011U.S. Delays Decision on Keystone Oil Pipeline
The U.S. State Department said it has delayed its decision on the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline and will examine alternate routes that would avoid environmentally sensitive areas in Nebraska, the Associated Press reported.
November 14, 2011Driver Shortage, Tight Fleet Capacity Fuel Growth of Intermodal Shipping
The truck driver shortage and related fleet capacity constraints are driving strong growth in domestic intermodal hauling as carriers and shippers try to ensure they have freight-moving options in the months ahead, industry experts said.
November 14, 2011Clean Energy, Quarles Petroleum to Add Natural Gas Fueling in Mid-Atlantic
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced it has partnered with Mid-Atlantic fleet fueling station operator Quarles Petroleum to add natural gas fueling services at several Quarles locations.
November 14, 2011Oil Slips but Remains Near $98 a Barrel
Oil fell from a three-and-a-half month high to below $98 a barrel early Monday on concerns over Italy’s debt and easing demand in China, Bloomberg reported
November 14, 2011Love’s Travel Stops to Add 10 CNG Stations
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores said it will add 10 compressed natural gas fueling stations at existing locations in Oklahoma.
November 14, 2011Diesel Declines for First Time in Three Weeks
U.S. retail diesel prices slipped 0.5 cent to $3.887 a gallon last week, the Department of Energy reported, halting a string of three weekly increases.
November 14, 2011Calif. Group Files Suit Over Trucking Greenhouse-Gas Rules
A California group representing businesses has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the federal government’s greenhouse emissions regulations for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
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