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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.

Business, Fuel

Diesel Price Remains Unchanged at $3.067

The U.S. retail diesel average remained at $3.067 a gallon last week, leaving the price virtually unchanged for three weeks, the Department of Energy reported.

November 8, 2010
Business, Fuel

Diesel Holds at $3.067 a Gallon

Diesels pump price held at $3.067 a gallon, the fifth straight week it has been at least $3 a gallon, while gasoline dipped just over a penny, the Department of Energy said Monday.

November 2, 2010
Business, Fuel

Diesel Average Slips 0.6瞽 to $3.067

The average retail price of both diesel and gasoline dipped last week for the first time in a month, the Department of Energy reported.

November 1, 2010
Business, Fuel

Diesel Drops for First Time in a Month, Dipping 0.6瞽 to $3.067 a Gallon

Diesels national average retail price fell for the first time in a month, dipping 0.6 cent to $3.067 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Monday.

October 25, 2010
Government, Fuel

DOT, EPA Release Heavy-Truck Emissions Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Monday announced the first-ever standards to improve fuel efficiency of heavy-duty trucks and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

October 25, 2010
Fuel

ATA Eases Fuel-Price Stance to Expand Climate Options

PHOENIX American Trucking Associations members approved a policy change that makes it easier for the federation to negotiate with regulators and legislators over carbon-emissions and climate-change measures, even if they could result in fuel price increases.

October 25, 2010
Business, Safety, Fuel, Government

Tanker Wetlines Rule Advances

PHOENIX The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration sent its new proposed wetlines regulation to the White House Office of Management and Budget on Oct. 15 for review.

October 25, 2010
Business, Fuel

Diesel Average Rises 0.7瞽 to $3.073 a Gallon for Fifth Increase in Six Weeks, DOE Says

The U.S. retail diesel and gasoline averages both rose again last week, the Department of Energy reported, but the increases slowed as crude oil prices continued a recent slide.

October 25, 2010
Government, Fuel

ATA Backs Fuel-Economy Standard as Preferred Means to Reduce Carbon Emissions

American Trucking Associations said Friday it has adopted a carbon-emissions control policy supporting a national fuel-economy standard for trucks, rather than government actions to increase fuel prices or alternative-fuel mandates.

October 22, 2010
Business, Fuel

Diesel Rises 0.7瞽 to $3.073 in Third Straight Increase

Diesel posted its third straight weekly increase, gaining 0.7 cent to a national average retail price of $3.073 per gallon, the Department of Energy said Monday.

October 19, 2010