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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

Senate Confirms Chris Wright as Energy Secretary

WASHINGTON 鈥 The Senate confirmed Chris Wright to serve as energy secretary, a key post to promote President Donald Trump鈥檚 efforts to achieve U.S. 鈥渆nergy dominance鈥 in the global market.

February 4, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

China to Impose Tariffs on US Products, Including Oil

BEIJING 鈥 China countered President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs on Chinese products with tariffs on select U.S. imports Feb. 4, as well as announcing an antitrust investigation into Google.

February 4, 2025
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Stays Flat at $3.66 a Gallon

The national average diesel price remained virtually unchanged, nudging up just one-tenth of a cent to $3.66 a gallon, according to EIA data released Feb. 3.

February 3, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

New Tariffs Cause Concern Among Trucking Stakeholders

Trucking stakeholders are raising alarm that U.S. implementation of tariffs on Mexico and Canada will harm American truckers, cause supply chain instability and hike prices for consumers.

February 3, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Trump Pauses Mexico, Canada Tariffs; China Plans in Place

WASHINGTON 鈥 President Donald Trump on Feb. 3 held off on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada for 30 days after the two U.S. neighbors agreed to boost border security efforts.

February 3, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Mexico鈥檚 Sheinbaum Says Tariffs Delayed for One Month

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said tariffs would be delayed for one month after a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Feb. 3.

February 3, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

OPEC+ Sticks to Supply Plan as Trump Seeks Oil Price Cut

OPEC+ didn鈥檛 make any changes to its existing oil production plans at a review meeting Feb. 3, even as President Donald Trump called on the group to lower crude prices.

February 3, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

China Renews Threat to Counter US Tariffs

TAIPEI, Taiwan 鈥 China has reiterated its threat to take 鈥渘ecessary countermeasures to defend its legitimate rights and interests鈥 following the decision to impose 10% tariffs on China.

February 3, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Canada Retaliates on Tariffs; Mexico Response in Limbo

TORONTO 鈥 Canada and Mexico ordered retaliatory tariffs on American goods in response to sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

February 3, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Trump: Tariffs Could Cause 'Some Pain'

PALM BEACH, Fla. 鈥 President Donald Trump said Feb. 2 that Americans could feel 鈥渟ome pain鈥 from the emerging trade war triggered by his tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China.

February 3, 2025