The average cost for a gallon of diesel in California rose to the highest level ever as the war in Iran disrupts global energy shipments.聽
March 25, 2026Trucking Business News
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Iran Allows Strait of Hormuz Transit Under Strict Conditions
Iran said foreign ships are allowed to cross the Strait of Hormuz as long as they aren鈥檛 supporting acts of aggression against the country and follow certain rules.
March 24, 2026Enbridge Ties New Oil Pipeline to Canada Regulatory Changes
Enbridge hasn鈥檛 ruled out helping build a new oil pipeline from Alberta to the British Columbia coast under the right regulatory conditions, the company's CEO said.
March 24, 2026Canada Pitches More Natural Gas to Support US LNG Exports
The Canadian energy leader pitched increasing natural gas flows to the U.S. to boost LNG exports from the Gulf Coast and meet rising power demand from data centers.
March 24, 2026Trump Administration Nears Biofuels Mandate Decision
The Trump administration is moving quickly to get out biofuels blending standards, with an announcement coming soon, according to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.
March 24, 2026Missouri Finds Lawsuits Drive Insurance Premiums Higher
Trucking and business groups hope the state report will spur long鈥憇ought tort reforms amid rising insurance costs.
March 24, 2026True North Adds Louisiana Repair Operator Total Tire
True North Fleet Services partnered with Louisiana-based Total Tire Solutions, expanding its presence in the southern U.S.
March 24, 2026Russia Curbs Some Nitrogen Fertilizer Exports
The announcement comes as global flows of fertilizers have been disrupted by the Iran war.
March 24, 2026Fire at Valero Texas Refinery Further Pressures Oil Market
An oil refinery fire near the Texas coast was put out March 24, hours after a large explosion at the complex shot plumes of smoke into the air.
March 24, 2026Zoox Plans to Expand Robotaxi Rides to Austin, Miami
The startup doesn鈥檛 currently charge fares, but regulators have opened a public comment period that could pave the way for Zoox to do so.
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