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DOT is preparing a series of autonomous-vehicle regulatory moves this year to further shape how the technology reaches commercial scale — including in the freight sector.

Torc is working with the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute through a state planning grant intended to help shape training for jobs linked to autonomous truck manufacturing.

Among the issues that will be investigated are taxes on digital services and alleged currency manipulation, according to the New York Times, which first reported the plans.

The data has been overtaken by a conflict that began when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28. Gas prices have jumped sharply and are expected to fuel higher costs broadly. 

The announcement came as the White House sought to quell concerns about rising energy prices due to the war in Iran. Trump is weighing several possible options to lower the cost of oil and gasoline.

The Paris-based organization said it will make 400 million barrels of oil available from its members’ emergency reserves in an effort to calm surging oil prices.

Beijing warned of a “heavy price” for the Central American country’s forced takeover of the facility from Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison. 

Iran has effectively stopped cargo traffic in the Strait of Hormuz through which about a fifth of all oil is shipped. It has also targeted oil fields and refineries in Gulf Arab nations.

Under the rule, eligible students could use Pell Grants for courses lasting eight to 15 weeks — a change sought by ATA, which pointed to CDL training and diesel technician instruction.

President Donald Trump’s efforts to stabilize prices at the pump underscore the unique role oil and gasoline play in the economy — and American voters’ perceptions of it.