In September, FUELSNews covered a possible rail strike that threatened to cost the US economy $2 billion per day while severely hampering the distribution of crude oil, renewable fuels, and DEF. Delays have kicked the can down the road, but now unions are threatening a strike on Dec 9. With so much at stake, Congress […]
Recently, the EIA shared an update on renewable diesel (RD), highlighting a growing transition to the new fuel product. What is renewable diesel, and is it right for your fleet? What Is Renewable Diesel Renewable diesel, also referred to as green diesel, is a relatively new market product that is chemically identical to petroleum-based diesel […]
Oil prices bounced back, with crude oil climbing $1.60 yesterday and fuel prices seeing 5 cent gains. The major swings this week have been the result of old news – COVID case rates, OPEC production, and climbing demand. Even old news, though, can significantly drive prices. While the dominant narrative this year has been strong […]
Oil prices are back to setting multi-year highs as the commodity boom continues. Commodities have been on a tear lately, with astronomical growth for products including lumber, iron ore, grain, urea, and more. Although supplies are still catching up from the COVID-induced lull, massive stimulus efforts in countries like China and the US have kickstarted […]
Will Oil Hit $80 This Summer? India, the world’s third-largest oil importer, is the latest coronavirus hotspot. It has recently hit a record-breaking number of new daily coronavirus cases—a statistic that dented oil demand and pressured oil prices. OPEC+, out of its own necessity, has intervened in the oil market on the supply side of […]
