Oil & Fuel

A major research study offering insight into how supply, demand, prices, and markets for natural gas will change as nontraditional sources of gas are developed.

The decline in oil prices has significant macroeconomic, financial and policy implications, and if sustained, it will support activity and reduce inflationary, external, and fiscal pressures in oil-importing countries.

An in-depth look at the growing use of biodiesel in today's transportation and logistics networks and the ease with which shippers can tap into this valuable resource.

In recent years, diesel fuel has become an increasingly attractive fuel option due to its positive impact on fuel economy.

The surge in liquefied natural gas as a transportation fuel for truck fleets and ships could displace oil demand by more than 1.5 million barrels a day by 2030, according to a new study by IHS Energy.

More than 8% of fuel used by the transportation sector came from non-petroleum sources in 2014.

Another round of fuel price hikes greeted motorists this morning as petroleum companies implement the second upward adjustment on their products this month to track movements in the world market.

Volatility is a given for any gasoline price forecast as unpredictable geopolitical issues arise, as well as refinery outages and problems, and weather impacts production of products, and this year, GasBuddy forecasts several periods of significant volatility.

It’s a tough time to for shippers, trucking companies or logistics managers to be in the business of forecasting the prices of crude oil or diesel fuel.

The oil price crash is now upending the global economy, with ramifications for every country in the world.

Forecasting oil prices is doubtlessly a hazardous business and no global forecaster worth his salt was able to predict the free fall in oil prices.

The Outlook for Energy is our long-term global view of energy demand and supply, its findings help guide our long-term investments, and we share The Outlook to help promote better understanding of the issues shaping the world’s energy future.

The biggest story in the energy sector has to be the 30% decline in oil prices since June to a level not seen since the global recession cut a whopping 6% from global consumption back in 2009.

Crude oil is now trading at about $52 a barrel - its cheapest level in years - and gasoline prices have fallen accordingly - for now, low fuel prices will benefit some transportation companies and hurt others.

The decline in oil prices should have broad implications for transportation and logistics companies - some positive, some negative. Clearly, the impact can vary greatly on a company-to-company basis, but we’ve outlined some of the general impacts.

Each segment of the transportation and logistics industries – railroads, trucking, shipping, and airlines – is experiencing the dramatic impact of the shale energy revolution

No one can precisely foretell whether oil prices will drop, continue to stay high, or even go much higher. No one can predict the frequent, unexpected swings that might take place either. However, I don’t know many who are betting that prices will go down or stabilize over the long run.

The strategies featured in this interactive download are proven tools for saving money. Put them to work and you’ll make your fleet more profitable, year after year.

There are a host of vehicle features and variables that can affect fuel efficiency. At Volvo Trucks, we’ve focused our efforts on factors that can make the biggest difference for fuel-conscious fleets.

Sales of the Volvo I-Shift reached record levels in 2012, with nearly one of every two Volvo trucks built in North America featuring the Volvo I-Shift. Göran Nyberg, president, Volvo Trucks North American Sales & Marketing, made the announcement during the 2013 Mid-America Trucking Show.