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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.

Government, Business, Fuel

Trump Plans Biofuel Quota Boost

The Trump administration is proposing oil refiners blend more biofuels into gasoline and diesel next year while seeking to discourage the use of imported supplies.

June 13, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

Producer Price Index Rises Less Than Forecast in May

The Labor Department reported June 12 that its producer price index rose 2.6% in May. Producer prices rose 0.1% from April to May after dropping 0.2% the month before.

June 12, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Trump Removes California Emissions Waiver

President Donald Trump on June 12 hosted a signing ceremony at the White House with freight and trucking executives to formally roll back a Biden-era emissions policy.

June 12, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Trump to Block California鈥檚 Vehicle Emissions Rules

President Donald Trump is expected to sign a measure June 12 that blocks California鈥檚 first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, a White House official told AP.

June 12, 2025
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Rises 2垄 to $3.471 a Gallon

The national average diesel price bumped up 2 cents to $3.471 a gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released June 10.

June 10, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Senate Decision Could Affect Billions in Hydrogen Deals

The Senate is considering a plan to save a lucrative tax credit for hydrogen production that would be scrapped under the tax-and-spending bill passed by the House, key Republicans said.

June 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

Hybrid TRUs Gain Ground in Refrigerated Trucking

Refrigeration technology for temperature-controlled trailers has expanded beyond conventional diesel-powered refrigeration units to a growing number of greener alternatives.

June 10, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

US Sees Oil Output Falling in 2026 in Blow to Trump鈥檚 Agenda

The U.S. sees domestic crude production declining next year for the first time since 2021 in a blow to President Donald Trump鈥檚 push for American energy dominance.

June 10, 2025
Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Logistics, Global Freight

EV-Carrying Ship Still on Fire Days After Blaze, Images Show

The fire on board the Morning Midas vessel continues to burn, its manager said June 10, after breaking out on June 3 on a deck carrying electric vehicles.

June 10, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Senate GOP Prepares New Draft of Trump鈥檚 Tax Plan

Senate Republicans intend to propose revised tax and health care provisions to President Donald Trump鈥檚 $3 trillion signature economic package, shrugging off criticism by Elon Musk.

June 9, 2025