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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, Fuel

Diesel Price Gains 4.7垄 to $3.639 a Gallon

The national average price for a gallon of diesel rose 4.7 cents to $3.639, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released April 8.

April 8, 2025
Government, Technology, Fuel

Tennessee Offering $19.4M for Fleets to Buy Green Trucks

Tennessee announced April 3 the availability of $19.4 million in grants to public, nonprofit and private fleets to replace eligible medium- and heavy-duty vehicles with greener vehicles.

April 7, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Ocean Shipping Industry Optimistic Going Into IMO Meeting

Governments from across the world gather in London this week to thrash out a landmark global carbon charge for the shipping industry.聽There鈥檚 optimism that Washington won鈥檛 derail the process.

April 7, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

NACFE Report: Guidance on a Cleaner, Greener Reefer Fleet

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency's recent report focuses on the increasing availability of cleaner, greener transport refrigeration units.

April 4, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Brookfield to Buy Colonial Pipeline Owner in $9 Billion Deal

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners and its institutional associates agreed to acquire Colonial Enterprises, the operator of the biggest U.S. fuel pipeline, in a $9 billion deal.

April 4, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

OPEC+ Deepens Oil Price Slump by Accelerating Supply Hike

OPEC+ agreed to make a larger than expected oil supply hike in May, deepening the slump in oil prices triggered by President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs.

April 3, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Federal Funding Cuts Set to Slow Spread of EV Chargers

President Donald Trump鈥檚 federal funding cuts are poised to slow down growth in the installation of electric-vehicle charging stations across the country, according to the CEO.

April 2, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Greenlane Partners With Volvo for Truck Charging Access

Greenlane Infrastructure is set to become the first U.S. partner for Volvo Open Charge, a digital application that helps drivers of electric trucks locate charging infrastructure.

April 2, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Peterbilt Expands Powertrain Options on 579, 567, 589

Peterbilt will make powertrains with a TX-12 Pro automated transmission and Paccar MX-13 engine combination an option available to buyers of its 579, 567 and 589 tractors.

April 1, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Trump Says He鈥檒l Weaken GHG Standards for Cars, Light Trucks

President Donald Trump said he would look to reinstate weaker emissions standards for cars and light trucks, casting former President Joe Biden's pollution curbs as onerous for automakers.

April 1, 2025