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Massive fire at Chevron refinery sparks safety concerns and fuel price fears

A massive fire broke out at Chevron’s refinery in El Segundo, the largest oil production facility on the West Coast. On the night of October 2, a massive fire broke out at Chevron’s refinery in El Segundo, the largest oil production facility on the West Coast, located near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). According to […]

Fuel efficiency strategies for trucking fleet

From avoiding idling to reducing the use of heating systems, implementing these strategies can lead to fuel savings of up to 30%. Road transportation in the U.S. spends approximately $105 billion annually on diesel fuel, according to data from Global Trade. This consumption accounts for up to 20% of operating costs—second only to wages—making fuel […]

In brief: border changes, independent contractor rule and fuel shortages

From the elimination of commercial vehicle traffic in El Paso to Nebraska’s fuel shortage, read some of today’s top industry news. Commercial vehicle traffic to be eliminated on the Bridge of the Americas, Texas Authorities in Texas and the U.S. General Services Administration have decided to move forward with a plan to eliminate commercial vehicle […]

Trump’s fuel economy rule reversal: key impacts

The U.S. Secretary of Transportation has ordered the repeal of the miles-per-gallon regulations for cars and light trucks. One of the first mandates established by the new U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, is related to the main way the federal government currently regulates miles per gallon for cars and trucks, as well as air […]

U.S. fuel prices continue gradual decline as election results approach

The EIA has reported that gasoline and diesel prices continue a gradual downward trend. The United States is preparing for the presidential elections, and as historic events approach in the coming days, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) has reported that gasoline and diesel prices continue a gradual downward trend. According to the latest data, the […]

Stabilizing fuel prices for small businesses with the THRIVE Act

The objective is to establish a program that reduces the exposure of small businesses to price fluctuations. A new bill in the Senate aims to safeguard small businesses from the instability of commodity prices by allowing them to set stable prices. The legislation, known as the Helping Small Businesses THRIVE Act, was introduced on September […]

Evolution of the cost of fuel since the 1980’s

An average car has a capacity of 15 gallons, how much did it cost to fill up a tank a few decades ago? Walkmans, arcades, and video rental stores—these are just a few of the things that have largely disappeared since the 1980s, now condensed into a single device, a symbol of one of the […]

Texas fuel prices drop in time for Labor Day travel

This drop is encouraging for both residents of the state and travelers, providing widespread relief Drivers in Texas have seen a decrease in gasoline prices this week, with the average reaching $2.99 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch report. This figure represents a 5-cent drop compared to […]

California tops the list for highest fuel taxes in the U.S.

A Tax Foundation’s analysis revealed a list of states and their fuel taxes California, Illinois, and Pennsylvania lead as the states with the highest diesel and gasoline taxes, according to a new fuel analysis by the Tax Foundation. The study, published on August 6, evaluated state fuel tax rates as of January 2024. In 2024, […]

In brief: California, AB5, and the future of fuel

California to vote on transportation tax proposals, AB5 law continues to cause controversy, and EIA shares predictions of fuel prices by 2025 California voters face key decisions on transportation funding and tax proposals On November 5, California voters will decide on several tax proposals to fund transportation projects and other purposes. The cities and counties […]