The price of diesel continued to decline, falling 0.5 cent to $3.918 a gallon from $3.923, its 10th drop in the past 11 weeks, while gasoline increased by 4.1 cents to $3.298, the Department of Energy said Dec. 31.
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ISM Manufacturing Index Improves in December
U.S. manufacturing activity increased in December, the Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday.
January 2, 2013Construction Spending Dips in November
Construction spending fell 0.3% in November, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
January 2, 2013Crude Futures Hit Highest Level in More Than Three Months
Crude oil futures climbed above $93 a barrel on Wednesday in New York, the highest level in more than three months following the passage of federal legislation reversing automatic tax increases and spending cuts. Â
January 2, 2013N.C.'s Quick Pass to Be Compatible With E-ZPass
North Carolina’s Quick Pass toll collection system and the multistate E-ZPass system will become compatible Thursday, when users of both transponders will be able to pay tolls in both systems, the North Carolina Turnpike Authority announced.
January 2, 2013Labor, Ports Agree to Extend Negotiation Deadline
The International Longshoremen's Association and East and Gulf coast port operators came to an agreement Dec. 28 to extend contract negotiations to Feb. 6, according to federal mediators.
January 2, 2013Roadrunner Buys Direct Connection Transportation
Roadrunner Transportation Systems said it has acquired Phoenix-based truckload carrier Direct Connection Transportation for about $1.3 million.
December 28, 2012Chicago Manufacturing Activity Expands for Second Month
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago area expanded for a second month, the Institute for Supply Management-Chicago said Friday.
December 28, 2012Consumer Confidence Falls in December
Consumer confidence declined in December, the New York-based Conference Board said Thursday.
December 27, 2012EPA Head to Resign in Early 2013
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency chief Lisa Jackson will step down after four years with the agency, Bloomberg reported.
December 27, 2012