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Fuel 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, 2026Truck Makers Debut Exterior Safety Camera Expansions
Truck makers are zeroing in on adding 360-degree exterior camera systems as a safety feature ahead of the peak construction season in North America.
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.
March 10, 2026US Steps Up Iran Strikes as Oil Industry Faces More Upheaval
Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait聽have lowered聽their collective output by as much as 6.7 million barrels a day, Bloomberg reports. That amounts to about 6% of global supply.
March 10, 2026War With Iran Delivers Another Shock to Global Economy
With a key shipping route cut off,聽oil prices聽have surged 鈥 from less than $70 a barrel on Feb. 27 to nearly $120 early March 9 before settling closer to $90. They鈥檝e taken diesel and gasoline prices with them.
March 10, 2026How the Iran War Is Affecting Diesel and Gasoline Prices
Nearly all goods 鈥 including food 鈥 that are bought and sold must travel from where they鈥檙e produced. Those costs will climb with higher gasoline, diesel and jet fuel prices.
March 10, 2026Samsara Expands AI Driver Coaching Features
The new features extend the capabilities of Samsara Coach, a driver coaching experience that uses real-time AI voice agents and customizable avatars to deliver personalized guidance.
March 10, 2026FedEx Tops UPS in Market Value for First Time
FedEx has eclipsed rival UPS as the largest U.S. parcel carrier by market value for the first time.聽The shift in market value leadership marks a historic reversal for the two biggest U.S. parcel carriers.
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