Transportation

Trump Temporarily Expands Access To Tax-Free Red Diesel. Will It Help?

"President Trump's new executive order allowing the use of red-dyed diesel on highways is aimed at lowering costs for truckers and farmers grappling with diesel prices that remain near record highs. But experts say they are skeptical that the order could deliver sweeping savings."

Source: CBS News, 10/07/2026

Diesel Prices Are Rising Worldwide. So Are Electric Truck Sales.

"The market for battery-powered trucks may be slowing in the U.S. — but globally it’s a very different story." "Sales of medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks hit a high in the first half of 2026, mostly thanks to China. Diesel prices are set to keep the momentum going."

Source: Canary Media, 10/06/2026

Trump Slashes Fuel-Economy Standards in Blow to Climate, Health, EV Market

"The Trump administration Monday finalized the rollback of a major fuel economy standard for cars and trucks, a move critics say will cause more climate-warming pollution, human health problems and higher fuel costs for consumers."

Source: Inside Climate News, 09/30/2026

A New Fleet Of Electric School Buses Hits New York City Streets

"School districts nationwide are grappling with record diesel prices this fall as they resume shuttling students back and forth. But filling up isn’t a problem for some of the newest buses in New York City. That’s because these 10 long, yellow vehicles plug into the electric grid."

Source: Canary Media, 09/25/2026

Gas Prices Are About To Take A Big Jump, Analysts Say. Worst To Come.

"The effects of the U.S.-led war on Iran are about to intensify in the form of huge jumps in the prices of gasoline and diesel, analysts predict. And despite the Trump administration’s assurances, a new and potentially even more economically damaging phase of the war may be about to begin."

Source: New York Times, 09/18/2026

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