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Transport Topics fuel coverage looks closely at what powers trucks. From the latest on battery, diesel and alternative fuel technology to the costs and prices associated with each, this news category covers today’s fuel ecosystem extensively. Topics include green house gas regulation, fuel prices, equipment costs, fuel infrastructure, surcharge and more.

Government, Business, Fuel

Canadians Support Using Oil as Weapon in Trump Trade War

There is strong nationwide support among Canadians for putting export taxes on oil shipments if needed to retaliate against U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, a new poll suggests.

February 6, 2025
Business, Technology, Fuel, Private

Cargill Buys Biofuels Supplier to Grow Beyond Grains

Agricultural commodities trader Cargill is boosting its renewable fuels and sugar operation in Brazil after a period of shrinking earnings as the price of corn and soybeans tumbled.

February 6, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Quebec Says It’s Open to LNG, Oil Projects After Trump Threats

Quebec has long resisted proposals to build new oil and gas pipelines through its territory. U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats against Canada might change that.

February 5, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Canada’s Oil Exports to US Jumped in December

Canada’s energy exports to the U.S. jumped at the end of last year, pushing the country’s trade surplus with its biggest customer to the highest in more than two years.

February 5, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

Manufacturers Scramble Under Trump’s Looming Tariffs

Over a frantic 72 hours, President Donald Trump’s threat of punishing new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China sent stocks and currencies tumbling and shock waves through world trade.

February 5, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Tariff Impact Threatens Critical Trucking Sectors

The transportation sector is bracing for the possibility that a slew of new tariffs could soon hit some of its most critically important industries, according to experts.

February 4, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Chinese Tariffs on US LNG Set to Reroute Global Trade Flows

China’s decision to slap tariffs on liquefied natural gas imported from the U.S. will trigger a scramble to decouple the world’s biggest buyer and seller of the super-chilled fuel.

February 4, 2025
Business, Fuel, Private

ADM Plans to Cut Up to 700 Jobs

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. said it will reduce its workforce as the company expects profits to decline for a third straight year.

February 4, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Senate Confirms Chris Wright as Energy Secretary

WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Chris Wright to serve as energy secretary, a key post to promote President Donald Trump’s efforts to achieve U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market.

February 4, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

China to Impose Tariffs on US Products, Including Oil

BEIJING — China countered President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese products with tariffs on select U.S. imports Feb. 4, as well as announcing an antitrust investigation into Google.

February 4, 2025