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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, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Showcases Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV at CES

LAS VEGAS — Nikola Corp. showcased the range and maneuverability of its hydrogen fuel cell electric truck Jan. 7 during a test ride at CES 2024.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
January 8, 2024

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Government, Fuel

Oil’s Ample Supply Has Analysts Seeing Tough Year for Crude

Supply is back in the driver’s seat for global crude markets, as rising production from non-OPEC+ nations including the U.S. may outstrip global demand that’s growing at a slower pace.

January 4, 2024
Government, Equipment, Fuel

State Group Sues Biden Administration Over Emissions Rules

A consortium of 21 states has filed a federal lawsuit claiming that President Joe Biden and his administration have overstepped their authority in taking steps to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
January 3, 2024
Government, Fuel

Diesel Prices Eased in 2023 in Lone Bright Spot for Costs

Nationwide on-highway retail diesel prices ended 2023 some 14.5% below where they began the year.

Keiron Greenhalgh | Staff Reporter
January 3, 2024
Government, Fuel

Diesel Drops 3.8¢ a Gallon to $3.876

The national average diesel price resumed its decline after a one-week increase, slipping 3.8 cents to $3.876 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data on Jan. 1.

January 2, 2024
Business, Fuel

2024 Comdata and T-Chek Averages

2024 Diesel prices for Comdata are based on seven–day cash card transactions from more than 6,500 truck stops. T-Chek prices for self-service are based on purchases at more than 4,500 truck stops; wholesale prices are based on terminals and suppliers from 308 cities.

January 1, 2024
Government, Fuel

2024 DOE Regional Diesel Fuel Prices

2024 Diesel prices from the U.S. Energy Information Administration are drawn from a weekly national survey of about 400 diesel service centers.

January 1, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Eight-Week Streak Ends With Diesel Average Rising 2¢

A spike in prices in the eastern half of the U.S. led to the first weekly national diesel average increase in nine weeks, with a two-cent spurt to $3.914 a gallon.

December 26, 2023
Government, Fuel

2023 DOE Regional Diesel Fuel Prices

Diesel prices from the U.S. Energy Information Administration are drawn from a weekly national survey of about 400 diesel service centers.

December 26, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Hydrogen Hubs Central to State Government Action in 2023

Federal funding for hydrogen fuel hubs and competition for economic development projects were central themes among state governments in 2023.

Noël Fletcher | Staff Reporter
December 21, 2023