Diesel rose to the highest level in more than two years, jumping 6.8 cents to $3.184 a gallon, while gasoline gained 2.7 cents to $2.892, the Department of Energy reported.
November 16, 2010Fuel, Business, Autonomous
EPA Reports Better Light-Truck Emissions
A new Environmental Protection Agency showed an improvement in fuel economy and carbon dioxide emissions for new cars and light-duty trucks in 2009.
November 19, 2010Government, Fuel
Trucking Voices Support for Fuel-Efficiency Standards
The trucking industry reaffirmed its support of national fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission standards for heavy- and medium-duty trucks while testifying in Chicago Monday at the first of two federal public hearings on the subject.
November 16, 2010Business, Fuel
Diesel Jumps 6.8¢ to Two-Year High $3.184 a Gallon
Fuel, Business
Deficit Panel Leaders Propose Increase of Federal Fuel Tax by 15 Cents
The co-chairmen of a bipartisan presidential commission created to find ways to reduce the federal deficit last week called for gradually raising the federal fuel tax by 15 cents a gallon, beginning in 2013.
November 15, 2010Business, Fuel
Diesel Rises 4.9¢ to $3.116 a Gallon
The U.S. retail diesel price average rose 4.9 cents to $3.116 last week, leaving trucking’s main fuel about a penny below its high point for the year, the Department of Energy said.
November 15, 2010Business, Fuel, Government
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows in September
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed 5.3% in September as a lower dollar boosted exports, the Commerce Department said.
November 10, 2010Fuel, Business
Diesel To Average $3.19 Next Year, DOE Says
Diesel will continue to rise into next year, averaging $3.19 at the pump in 2011, the Department of Energy said.
November 9, 2010Business, Fuel
Clean Energy Trims Third-Quarter Loss
Clean Energy Fuels Corp., which provides fuel for natural gas-powered vehicles, said Tuesday its third-quarter loss was smaller than a year ago, as revenue jumped 46%.
November 9, 2010Business, Fuel
Diesel Rises 4.9¢ to $3.116 a Gallon
Diesel resumed its recent upward track following a pause last week, rising 4.9 cents to $3.116 a gallon, the highest nationwide pump average in six months, the Department of Energy said.
November 9, 2010Business, Fuel
Oil Hits Two-Year High Near $87 a Barrel
Oil prices are at a two-year high near $87 a barrel after jumping more than $5 last week, Bloomberg reported.
November 8, 2010