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US Class 8 Truck Sales End Year With Sequential Boost
U.S. Class 8 retail truck sales capped off what has been a generally down year with a sequential boost in December, according to data from Omdia Automotive.
January 22, 2026Natural Gas Soars 75% in 3 Days as Arctic Cold Grips US
U.S. natural gas futures rocketed to the highest price since 2022, as frigid weather sweeps across major markets for the heating fuel and forces traders to cover bearish positions.
January 22, 2026GM to Move Buick SUV Production From China to Kansas
The Detroit-based manufacturer also said it will likely end output of its all-electric Chevrolet Bolt that鈥檚 built in the Kansas plant in about a year and a half.
January 22, 2026Congress Contemplates $200 Million for Truck Parking
As a government funding deadline looms, congressional leaders are expected to schedule consideration of a fiscal 2026 transportation bill that includes $200 million for truck parking.
January 22, 2026STB Rejects Union Pacific Bid to Buy Norfolk Southern for Now
In a document posted to the STB鈥檚 website Jan. 16, the agency said Union Pacific鈥檚 application to acquire聽Norfolk Southern聽was rejected, but it could be revised and refiled.
January 22, 2026US Won鈥檛 Offer Security Guarantees to Oil Firms in Venezuela
Oil executives and industry leaders have stressed companies need political and legal reforms, contract certainty and security guarantees before investing in Venezuela.
January 22, 2026Consumer Spending Pushes Economy Up 4.4% in Q3
GDP rose at a 4.4% annual pace in the third quarter, the Commerce Department reported Jan. 22, up from 3.8% in the April-June quarter and from the 4.3% growth the department initially estimated.
January 22, 2026Japan Records 5th Straight Yearly Trade Deficit on Tariffs
The United States has imposed聽a 15% tariff on most imports from Japan.聽Another concern is the impact on Japanese manufacturing, including automakers, from China鈥檚 curbs on exports of rare earths.
January 22, 2026Venture Global Surges After Arbitration Win Against Repsol
Venture Global won a dispute with Spain鈥檚 Repsol involving the sale of liquefied natural gas shipments from its export plant in Louisiana.聽
January 22, 2026Echo Global Acquires 3PL ITS Logistics From GHK
Echo Global Logistics will buy third-party logistics provider ITS Logistics for an undisclosed sum from private equity firm GHK Capital Partners, the companies said Jan. 21.
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