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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

Trump’s Return to OPEC Politics Complicates Oil Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump has raised the stakes for a meeting of an OPEC+ ministerial panel next month, with his call for the group to lower oil prices.

January 24, 2025
Business, Technology, Fuel

Electric Truck Maker Nikola Explores Sale as Cash Dwindles

Nikola Corp. is exploring options to stave off a cash crunch, including potentially selling part or all of the company, according to people familiar with the matter.

January 23, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel, Logistics

New Indiana Gov. Braun Forms Transportation Cabinet

“We can be the risk-takers and trailblazers that Hoosiers deserve in leadership, or maintain the status quo,” the new governor said in his Jan. 13 inauguration speech.

January 23, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump Urges Lower Oil Prices, Interest Rate Cuts at Davos

President Donald Trump said he would ask Saudi Arabia and other OPEC nations to “bring down the cost of oil” and reiterated his threat to use tariffs to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. 

January 23, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump’s Agriculture Pick Says She'll Honor All Fuel Sources

President Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee American farming was once head of a group that was among the loudest opponents of a favorite U.S. agriculture product: biofuels.

January 23, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

State Trucking Groups Tout CARB Retreat, Continue Fight

While California abandoned its pursuit of regulatory approval for the Advanced Clean Fleets rule, its Advanced Clean Trucks regulation is still being enforced in 10 states.

January 22, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump Targets Alaska’s Oil and Other Resources

JUNEAU, Alaska — President Donald Trump’s expansive executive order aimed at boosting oil and gas drilling, mining and logging in Alaska is being cheered by state political leaders.

January 22, 2025
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Jumps 11.3¢ to $3.715 a Gallon

The national average price for a gallon of diesel surged 11.3 cents to $3.715, the biggest single gain in nearly 1½ years, according to Energy Information Administration data released Jan. 20.

January 21, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

DOE Hands Out $68M to Heavy-Duty Truck Charging Projects

The Department of Energy issued $68 million in grants to accelerate the development and construction of public heavy-duty battery-electric truck charging facilities.

January 21, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Trump Orders Removal of EV-Favoring Policies and Subsidies

President Donald Trump ordered his administration to consider eliminating subsidies and other policies that favor electric vehicles.

January 21, 2025