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

Business, Fuel

Citgo Opens ULSD Facility at Illinois Refinery

Citgo Petroleum Corp. has built a facility to produce ultra-low sulfur diesel at its existing Lemont, Ill., refinery.

September 20, 2010
Business, Fuel

EGR, Computer Are Main Sources of Problems with 2008 Engines, J.D. Power Survey Finds

The main problems owners of 2008 heavy-duty engines have encountered involve the exhaust gas recirculation system and the engine computer, J.D. Power and Associates said in a report.

September 20, 2010
Business, Fuel

Oil Falls to Two-Week Low, Under $74 a Barrel

Oil was trading below $74 a barrel early Monday, near its lowest level in two weeks, on concerns that a slowing economy could hurt demand, Bloomberg reported.

September 20, 2010
Business, Fuel

Diesel Rises 1.2¢ to $2.943 a Gallon

The average cost of a gallon of diesel fuel in the United States rose 1.2 cents last week to $2.943 a gallon, the first increase in five weeks, the Department of Energy reported.

September 20, 2010
Business, Fuel

Oil Falls to Near $76 a Barrel

Oil fell almost $1 to near $76 a barrel Wednesday, its biggest decline in two weeks, even as the Department of  Energy reported that supplies declined last week.

September 15, 2010
Business, Fuel

Diesel Rises 1.2¢ to $2.943; Gas Jumps 3.9¢ to $2.721

Diesel’s national average price rose 1.2 cents to $2.943 a gallon, its first increase in five weeks, while gasoline jumped almost 4 cents, the Department of Energy said Monday.

September 14, 2010
Business, Fuel

Diesel Price Dips 0.7¢ to $2.931

Diesel prices dipped for the fourth consecutive week, as the U.S. retail price average slipped 0.7 cent a gallon to $2.931 from the week before, the Department of Energy reported.

September 13, 2010
Business, Fuel

DOE Lowers 2010 Diesel Price Forecast by 4¢, to $2.93 a Gallon

The Department of Energy lowered its diesel price forecast to $2.93 a gallon for 2010 and $3.10 next year — both down 4 cents from its previous prediction.

September 8, 2010
Business, Fuel

Diesel Dips 0.7 Cent to $2.931 a Gallon

Diesel’s national average price dipped 0.7 cent to $2.931 a gallon, its fourth straight decline, the Department of Energy said Tuesday.

September 8, 2010
Government, Business, Fuel

Feds Propose New Fuel-Economy Labels

Federal regulators for the first time in more than 30 years are proposing a redesign of the fuel economy label that consumers see on the window of new passenger vehicles and light trucks.

September 7, 2010