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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeJune 29, 2022

3 Reasons a ‘Gas Tax Holiday’ Is a Bad Idea [Commentary]

Despite diesel prices climbing new records, a temporary suspension of federal gasoline and diesel taxes is not the answer, writes HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge. Here are three reasons.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJune 22, 2022

Biden Call for ‘Gas Tax Holiday’ Faces Uphill Battle

President Biden has called for a three-month federal fuel tax holiday to help alleviate the pain of record gasoline and diesel fuel prices. But it faces and uphill battle in Congress, and critics say it could even backfire.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMay 23, 2022

Diesel Prices Retreat, Inventories Still a Concern

Diesel fuel prices have dropped slightly as the White House mulls its options to address a diesel shortage in the Northeast.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2022

Diesel Prices Continue to Hit Record Highs

The average price of a gallon of diesel fuel hit a new high this month, besting the last week’s record high by 11 cents.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMay 2, 2022

Diesel Prices Hit Another Record High

The national average diesel price at the pump topped the $5 mark for the first time in the week reported March 14, at $5.25. It has remained over $5 a gallon ever since.

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PodcastsMarch 28, 2022

Smart Fuel-Buying Tips for Fleets

With diesel prices at or near record highs, HDT Talks Trucking shares tips from fuel-buying expert Glen Sokolis about how fleets can save money beyond better fuel mileage.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 23, 2022

Fuel-Price Dip Likely Only Temporary Reprieve

Retail fuel prices have never increased so quickly on a percentage basis over a three-week period, according to the Department of Energy.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 8, 2022

Get Ready for $5-$6 Diesel Fuel

Oil and diesel prices, already spiking, may get worse with President Biden's move to cut off crude oil imports from Russian in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 24, 2022

Ukraine Invasion: Higher Fuel Prices Likely, Cyber Attacks Could Affect Supply Chains

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could have ripple effects throughout the supply chain and trucking, as oil prices have soared and cyber security experts say cyber attacks won’t likely remain inside Ukraine’s borders.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeOctober 14, 2021

Diesel Prices Spike

Diesel prices have risen to their highest since the end of 2014, and crude oil prices don’t show signs of improving anytime soon.

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