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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鈥檚 fuel ecosystem extensively. Topics include green house gas regulation, fuel prices, equipment costs, fuel infrastructure, surcharge and more.

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Oil Prices Soar Amid Fears About Escalation in Iran

President Donald Trump on March 30 threatened widespread destruction of Iran鈥檚 energy resources if a deal to聽end the war聽with Tehran is not reached soon.

March 30, 2026
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EPA Moves to Address DEF System Failures

The EPA has approved a change regarding sensor requirements for diesel exhaust fluid systems in response to complaints from frustrated truck owners.

March 30, 2026
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Iran鈥檚 Grip on Hormuz Is Tighter Than Ever

So far in March, barely six vessels per day on average have traversed the strait. That compares with about 135 a day in normal times.

March 30, 2026
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GM to Add Overtime to Boost Gas Pickup Output

The company will run additional hours at its Flint, Mich., factory starting in June, but doesn鈥檛 plan to add more workers.

March 30, 2026
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Leasing Demand Rises as Fleets Confront 2027 NOx Rule

Tighter emissions standards for heavy-duty engines produced starting in 2027 will make leasing more attractive, said Dean Vicha, president of NationaLease.

March 30, 2026
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Fuel Cards: Beyond Discounts at the Pump

While operating in a soft freight market that has been squeezing margins, carriers of all sizes have been relying on fuel cards for savings at the pump and tighter control over fuel spending.

March 30, 2026
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Oil Prices Rise Again After Wall Street Slump

Unlike earlier this week when Trump announced that talks with Iran were progressing, investors appear to be skeptical of the president's latest claim.

March 27, 2026
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US Finalizes Higher Biofuels Quota to Boost Domestic Demand

The rule requires refiners to mix a record聽25.82 billion gallons聽of biofuels into conventional diesel and gasoline this year, EPA says.

March 27, 2026
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Hormuz Ship Traffic Stays Frozen Despite Move to Start Fees

Iran is trying to set up a tolling system,聽seeking payments聽of as much as $2 million per voyage through the waterway.

March 27, 2026
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Consumer Sentiment Slips as Inflation Outlook Worsens

Consumers expect prices to rise at an annual rate of 3.8% over the next year from 3.4% a month earlier, the biggest increase since April 2025.

March 27, 2026

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