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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.

Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Quebec Investors to Acquire Bankrupt Lion Electric

An investor group involving Montreal real estate tycoon Vincent Chiara is set to take control of bankrupt Lion Electric, offering new capital to keep the electric bus and truck maker alive.

May 16, 2025
Business, Fuel

Global Oil Demand Growth to Slow For Rest of 2025, IEA Says

Global oil demand growth will slow during the remainder of 2025 after a robust first quarter due to 鈥渆conomic headwinds,鈥 the International Energy Agency said.

May 15, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Hess Blames Tariffs for Delaying Toy Truck Release

Hess, the U.S. oil producer widely known for its signature green-and-white toy trucks, said the release of a collection of new miniature vehicles was delayed because of trade tariffs.

May 13, 2025
Government, Fuel

Diesel Drops 2.1垄 to $3.476 in Fifth Straight Decline

The national average diesel price dipped 2.1 cents a gallon to $3.476, the fifth straight decline, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released May 13.

May 13, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Saudi Aramco to Spend $3.4B on Motiva Refinery in Texas

Saudi Aramco plans to spend $3.4 billion on its Motiva refinery in Texas, the largest fuelmaking plant in the U.S.

May 13, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

GOP Wants to Phase Out Biden EV Credits to Pay for Tax Cuts

House Republicans are proposing to eliminate a tax credit for electric vehicles and phase out incentives for the production of clean energy to help pay for President Donald Trump鈥檚 massive tax package.

May 13, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Aramco Profit Down $4.6% to $26 Billion

Saudi Arabia鈥檚 state-owned oil giant Aramco posted Q1 profit of $26 billion on May 11, down 4.6% from the prior year as falling global oil prices undermine the kingdom鈥檚 development plans.

May 12, 2025
Government, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Senate GOP Seeks to Revoke California Emissions Powers

Senate Republicans are developing a strategy to formally push back on certain Biden-era emissions waivers granted to the state of California.

May 12, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Fuel

Trump to Ease Regulations With Three Executive Orders

President Donald Trump is expected to sign a trio of new executive actions designed to reduce the impact of regulations 鈥 part of an effort the White House has said will spur economic growth.

May 9, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Calif. Drayage Fleets Face Battery-Electric Truck Dilemma

Carriers in California won鈥檛 be doing a U-turn on the highway to battery-electric truck adoption despite regulatory change, but executives say the thoroughfare needs some maintenance.

May 9, 2025