Fuel prices and developments affect the entire supply chain, and can place a lot of pressure on carriers. Check back here for news and information related to fuel prices and the gas sector, plus insights and analysis on trends and issues impacting the industry.
The nation’s key railroad lobbying group did not like the original House infrastructure bill but has praise for the final product.
Retail prices are rising even as commodity prices have turned downward.
Also on the podcast: Why banning oil exports would have no impact on prices.
The increase of 0.3 cents a gallon is the smallest in the eight-week run of higher levels.
Neste is supplying Cox Petroleum Transport with a fuel that can bring immediate emissions and cost savings: renewable diesel.
Also on the podcast: Time to tap strategic oil stocks?
The front-month price of ultra low sulfur diesel on the CME commodity exchange is at its lowest level in several weeks.
TA’s diesel sales figures are a strong indicator of demand for the fuel, and they suggest that the third quarter wasn’t that much stronger than the second.
Fuel levies on U.S. customers to rise 100 basis points for air and ground services, source says.
Also on the podcast: The growing tie between high natural gas prices and what you’re paying for diesel.
The latest rise is the smallest of the past four weeks but still a hefty 4-plus cents per gallon.
Also on the podcast: checking on the numbers in the red-hot diesel market.
Several large retailers are pledging that in less than 20 years, they will ship goods across the ocean without emitting greenhouse gases. Some environmental groups say that’s not soon enough.
The benchmark price for setting fuel surcharges is now at its highest level since November 2008.
This episode also dives into the tight inventories facing the diesel market.
The transportation industry needs to transition to cleaner fuels to keep global temperature rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius. Green hydrogen-based fuels have potential to decarbonize shipping, aviation and long-haul trucking, according to recent reports.
Inventories are tightening, and the diesel gains are running stronger than crude.
Cost of fuel consumed by container ships, bulkers and tankers is effectively at a seven-year high.
The Sustainable Shipping Initiative’s recent report on marine fuels urges the inclusion of all aspects of sustainability, such as air quality, human rights, water, social equity, land use and of course, greenhouse gas emissions.
The increase of more than 7 cents is the highest jump since March, while the outright price is the highest since December 2014.
