Diesel’s national average price declined for the eighth consecutive week, dropping 3.2 cents to $2.782 per gallon, according to a report from the Department of Energy on July 20. The average price of gasoline fell by the identical amount.
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Gas Tops Diesel for First Time Since ’09 as Calif. Refinery Outages Pinch Supply
The national average price of diesel fuel fell below gasoline for the first time in almost six years after diesel dipped and soaring gas prices in California caused the fuel’s national figure to jump.
July 20, 2015Marten Transport, CSX Profits Rise 5%; Lower Fuel Prices Aid Both in 2nd Qtr.
Marten Transport Ltd. and CSX Corp. last week kicked off the reporting season for second-quarter earnings with each posting 5% growth in profits.
July 20, 2015Consumer Sentiment in US Backpedals Over Concerns About Economy
Consumer confidence declined in July on concerns global risks will dim prospects for the U.S. economy.
July 17, 2015Consumer Comfort Cools After Reaching Nine-Week High
Consumer confidence in the United States eased last week from its highest level since the end of April, reflecting subdued views of the economy and buying climate.
July 9, 2015Sophisticated Logistics Network Required to Ensure Flowers Arrive in Fine Form
Whether peonies and ranunculus for a wedding bouquet or a single red rose for a loved one, people across the United States keep finding reasons to purchase fresh-cut flowers, but few are aware of what’s involved to satisfy their demand.
July 6, 2015Consumer Confidence Exceeds Expectations in June
Consumer confidence increased more than forecast in June as Americans grew more optimistic about the economy and the labor market.
June 30, 2015Republicans Will Allow Export-Import Bank to Expire Under Senate Plan
The U.S. Export-Import Bank’s charter will lapse next week if the Republican-led Congress follows a path outlined by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell that would delay a vote on reauthorizing the bank until July.
June 25, 2015Consumer Comfort Falls to Lowest Level Since November
Consumer confidence in the U.S. slipped last week to a six-month low as views of the buying climate softened, indicating a re-acceleration in household spending may be slow to materialize.
June 4, 2015Consumer Sentiment Drops in May to Six-Month Low
Consumer confidence in the United States fell to a six-month low in May as Americans became less sanguine about the prospects for the economy.
May 29, 2015