EPA Proposes 100% Reallocation of Refinery Biofuel Exemptions
The agency wants to shift compliance costs back to refiners that received small-refinery waivers, restoring demand for biodiesel and renewable diesel that hits…
Fuel & Energy
Diesel and fuel prices, crude oil markets, fuel surcharges, alternative fuels (RNG, renewable diesel, CNG), refining capacity, energy policy.
Hurricane Isaias Could Push Diesel Higher on Top of Mideast Supply Hit
Refinery shutdowns from the storm would tighten fuel supplies already squeezed by conflict in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine.
Brent Crude Jumps 5.3% to $105.54 on Saudi Explosions
International oil benchmark spiked early Oct. 8 after blasts in Riyadh. What the move costs small fleets at the pump.
Brent Crude Hits $102.10 as Middle East Attacks Resume
International oil benchmark rose 1.5% Oct. 7, now $55 higher than a year ago. What the climb costs small fleets.
Manufacturing PMI Holds at 54.5, But Input Costs Jump 6.8 Points
Ninth straight month of expansion masks rising raw-material prices and diesel-driven transport costs that will hit carrier rates and shipper budgets.
Diesel Drops 15¢ to $6.38, but Brent Crude Above $106 on Iran War
National diesel fell to $6.382/gallon last week, but crude oil volatility tied to Strait of Hormuz negotiations threatens to reverse the decline.
Brent Crude Drops 1.4% as Hormuz Reopening Signals Emerge
Oil fell to $98.83 per barrel Sept. 25 as investors bet on the strait reopening. What the decline means for diesel and small-fleet fuel bills.
Trump Eyes Diesel Export Ban as Pump Price Hits $6.53
White House studying full or partial embargo under emergency law. Refiners warn the move could cut runs and tighten supply later.
Trump Advisers Weigh Diesel Export Ban, Price Drop Would Fade Fast
Energy experts say a short-term export curb could cut diesel prices initially, but the discount would vanish quickly.
Brent Crude Jumps 2.2% to $100.29, Gas Hits $4.48 Per Gallon
Oil prices rose Sept. 24, pushing regular gasoline to $4.48/gallon nationwide. The move reverses three days of declines.
Brent Crude Climbs to $100.55 After Weeklong Slide
Oil reversed a seven-day drop, rising 1.3% Wednesday. The bounce follows a near-$110 peak last week.
Brent Crude Falls to $100.23 as Oil Rally Cools
Crude down nearly $10 from last week's peak. Diesel still elevated, but the pace of fuel cost increases may slow.