The data has been overtaken by a conflict that began when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28. Gas prices have聽jumped sharply聽and are expected to fuel higher costs broadly.聽
March 11, 2026Transportation Compliance News
Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what鈥檚 happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Trump Says US to Get New Oil Refinery With Reliance Backing
The announcement came as the White House sought to quell concerns about rising energy prices due to the war in Iran.聽Trump is weighing several possible options to lower the cost of oil and gasoline.
March 11, 2026Cosco Halts Panama Port Operations as Tensions Rise
Beijing聽warned聽of a 鈥渉eavy price鈥 for the Central American country鈥檚 forced takeover of the facility from Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison.聽
March 11, 2026Iran Targets Oil Facilities as Global Energy Concerns Grow
Iran has effectively stopped cargo traffic in the Strait of Hormuz聽through which about a fifth of all oil is shipped. It has also聽targeted oil fields and refineries聽in Gulf Arab nations.
March 11, 2026ATA Backs Expansion of Pell Aid to Short鈥慣erm Job Courses
Under the rule, eligible students could use Pell Grants for courses lasting eight to 15 weeks 鈥 a change sought by ATA, which pointed to CDL training and diesel technician instruction.
March 10, 2026ATA鈥檚 Women In Motion Urges Federal Push on Truck Parking
With federal highway programs expiring Sept. 30, ATA's Women In Motion Council is pressing lawmakers to prioritize truck parking in the next surface transportation reauthorization.
March 10, 2026Fuel Price Surge Tests Trump's Willingness for Long Iran War
President Donald Trump鈥檚 efforts to stabilize prices at the pump underscore the unique role oil and gasoline play in the economy 鈥 and American voters鈥 perceptions of it.聽
March 10, 2026US Oil Forecast for 2027 Rises After Middle East Disruptions
The U.S. raised its forecast for domestic oil production next year after the recent surge in prices due to supply disruptions from key Middle East countries.
March 10, 2026White House Says It Fired NTSB Member Over Misconduct
President Donald Trump's administration聽said March 9 that it believes the firing is justified. Todd Inman said, 鈥淚 look forward to defending my reputation through all legal means possible.鈥
March 10, 2026Exxon Seeks to Make Texas Its Legal Headquarters
If Exxon鈥檚 move happens, corporate governance matters such as company bylaws, fiduciary duties of directors and shareholder voting rights would be shifted to comply with Texan law.
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