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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.

GovernmentFuel

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
GovernmentBusinessFuel

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
GovernmentBusiness

Inflation Slows, but Economists Say Tariff Impacts to Come

Inflation cooled for the third straight month in April even after some U.S. tariffs took effect, though economists and many business owners expect inflation will climb in the coming months.

May 13, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsGlobal Freight

Freight Rates Set to Rise on Pacific Shipping Frenzy

A China-U.S. deal to slash trade tariffs is set to push freight rates higher, as companies rush to use a 90-day grace period to ferry goods across the Pacific Ocean.

May 13, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

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
GovernmentBusinessGlobal Freight

US Businesses Relieved Over Tariff Pause but Still Anxious

American businesses that rely on Chinese goods reacted with muted relief May 12 after the U.S. and China agreed to pause their exorbitant tariffs on each other鈥檚 products for 90 days.

May 12, 2025
GovernmentBusinessGlobal Freight

French Shipping Giant CMA CGM Hails US-China Deal

Rodolphe Saade, CEO of CMA CGM SA, hailed a truce in the trade war between Washington and Beijing.

May 12, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US Tariff Revenue Jumps in April Before China De-Escalation

The U.S. collected a record amount of revenue from tariffs in April, helping to limit a further widening of the budget deficit.

May 12, 2025
GovernmentBusinessFuel

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
GovernmentTechnologyEquipmentFuel

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