Record fuel prices are prompting U.S. motorists to park their vehicles
in record numbers, adding to concerns that federal highway funds will
be inadequate to cover needed infrastructure projects, the Wall Street
Journal reported Monday.
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Highway Funds Dwindle as Drivers Cut Back, Journal says
EPA Postpones Decision on Texas Request To Cut National Renewable Fuel Mandate
The Environmental Protection Agency postponed until early August its decision on whether to grant a request from Texas to cut the national renewable fuels mandate in half, citing the huge number of comments EPA has received on the issue, which has pitted livestock growers against grain producers.
July 28, 2008Diesel Down 11.5 Cents to $4.603 a Gallon
The average retail price of U.S. diesel plunged 11.5 cents to $4.603 a
gallon, the biggest drop of the year, the Department of Energy said
Monday.
Diesel Down 11.5 Cents to $4.603 a Gallon
The national average price of retail diesel fell 11.5 cents to $4.603 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Monday.
Saia’s 2Q Profits Tumble on Fuel, Pricing Pressures
Saia Inc. on Friday reported that it earned $5.4 million, or 40 cents a
share, in the second quarter, down from $10.4 million, or 72 cents, a
year ago.
Diesel Dips 4.6¢ to $4.718
The average price of retail diesel in the United States dipped 4.6 cents last week to $4.718 a gallon, the largest weekly drop in more than six months, the Department of Energy reported.
July 28, 2008Profits Decline at Most LTLs As Surcharges Lag Fuel Hikes
Most public less-than-truckload companies’ second-quarter profits fell
as fleets were pounded by record diesel prices and flagging economic
demand, but some executives said they thought the overall pricing
environment had improved, or at least stabilized.
Norfolk Southern’s 2Q Income Rises 15%
Eastern freight railroad Norfolk Southern Corp. said its second-quarter profit rose 15%, as higher revenue per shipment offset an overall drop in traffic and record fuel prices.
July 23, 2008Congress May Boost Fuel Tax as Highway Fund Deficit Looms
Following Congress’ rejection of calls by presidential contenders to rescind the federal tax on gasoline and diesel fuel this summer, some lawmakers are quietly considering boosting the tax by a dime to ensure the federal highway fund is adequately financed, the Associated Press reported.
July 21, 2008Forward Air’s 2Q Earnings Improve
Forward Air Corp. said its second-quarter profit rose to $12.1 million, or 42 cents a share, from $11.5 million, or 38 cents, a year ago.
July 21, 2008