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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.

Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Sheds 7¢ to $3.555 a Gallon

The national average diesel price continued its downward trend, dropping 7 cents to $3.555 per gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Sept. 9.

September 9, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Francine Heads for Gulf Coast; Oil Drillers Evacuate Crews

Francine is expected to lash parts of the Gulf Coast with powerful winds and heavy rain as it heads for a Sept. 11 landfall as a full-blown hurricane.

Brian K. Sullivan | Bloomberg News
September 9, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

OPEC’s Quick Fix Masks Bigger Worry: Too Much Oil Next Year

OPEC+ has staved off an oil surplus this year by deciding to restrain production a little longer. But the temporary fix won’t hold back the supply glut awaiting global markets in 2025.

Grant Smith | Bloomberg News
September 6, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

US Imposes Sanctions on Two More Vessels Tied to Russian LNG

The U.S. has sanctioned two more vessels along with two related shipping companies in its latest effort to block Russian liquefied natural gas exports from the Arctic.

Ruth Liao and Iain Marlow | Bloomberg News
September 5, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump Eyes Energy Emergency to Push Gasoline Below $2

A goal of sub-$2 gasoline, last seen during the pandemic shutdown that caused demand to collapse, would be difficult to achieve, since presidents have little control over pump prices.

September 5, 2024
Business, Fuel

OPEC+ Agrees to Pause Oil Supply Increase After Price Rout

OPEC+ clinched a deal to pause its planned oil output hike for two months after prices plunged amid fragile demand.

September 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

BMW to Sell Hydrogen Cars in Partnership With Toyota

BMW AG plans to start selling hydrogen-powered vehicles in four years in a bid to establish the technology as an alternative to battery-electric cars.

September 5, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

ChargePoint Restructures Workforce Amid Revenue Challenges

ChargePoint Holdings, operator of the largest electric vehicle charging network in the US, plans to cut 15% of its workforce after missing revenue forecasts.

Tope Alake | Bloomberg News
September 4, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Volvo to Launch Battery-Electric Truck With Longer Range

Volvo Trucks plans to boost the range for one of its global battery-electric trucks to about 372 miles on a single charge, the Swedish original equipment manufacturer said Sept. 3.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
September 4, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

OPEC+ Discusses Possible Delay to Oil Output Hike

OPEC+ is discussing a possible delay to an oil output increase planned for October, delegates said, after prices crashed to the lowest since last year.

September 4, 2024