diesel News Updates

Government, Business, Fuel

Lower Costs Lead Truckers to Buy ’07 Diesels

Lofty goals for the widespread use of clean alternative fuels at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif., are running into market realities as drayage operators ignore liquefied natural gas engines and instead buy less-expensive diesel trucks.

May 11, 2009
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Price Dips 1.6¢ to $2.185

The average price of retail diesel in the United States slipped another 1.6 cents last week to $2.185 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported, even as crude oil hit a five-month high.

May 11, 2009
Fuel, Business, Logistics, Government

Diesel Falls 1.6¢ to $2.185

The national average price of diesel fuel fell for a third consecutive week, dropping 1.6 cents to $2.185, the Department of Energy said.

May 5, 2009
Business, Fuel, Government

Minn.’s 5% Biodiesel Mandate Takes Effect

Minnesota has implemented its requirement mandating that all diesel sold in the state contain at least 5% biodiesel, the Associated Press reported.

May 5, 2009
Fuel, Business, Logistics, Government

Diesel Drops 2¢ to $2.201

The national average price of diesel fuel fell for a second straight week, dropping 2 cents to $2.201 a gallon, the Department of Energy said Monday.

April 28, 2009
Fuel, Business, Logistics, Government

Diesel Dips 0.8¢ to $2.221; Oil Hits Seven-Week Low

The national average price of diesel fuel fell by less than a penny, dipping 0.8 cent to $2.221 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported.

April 21, 2009
Fuel, Government, Business

Iowa Senate Approves 5% Biodiesel Mandate

The Iowa Senate approved a bill last week that would require that diesel fuel sold in the state contain 5% biofuel, the Des Moines Register reported.

April 20, 2009
Fuel, Business, Government

Diesel Price Projected to Rise, DOE Says

Diesel fuel will average $2.23 a gallon this quarter and rise to $2.31 in the third quarter, the Energy Department said.

April 14, 2009
Business, Fuel

Diesel Rises 0.1¢ to $2.229 a Gallon

Diesel rose by less than a penny in its fourth straight increase, gaining 0.1 cent to $2.229 a gallon, the Department of Energy said Monday.

April 14, 2009
Government, Business, Logistics, Fuel

National Diesel Price Increase Moderates

The U.S. diesel average inched up last week 0.7 cent a gallon to $2.228, following two weeks of major increases, while the gasoline price dipped, the Department of Energy reported.

April 13, 2009