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Venezuela Pitches Newly Opened Oil Sector to Investors

1 hour 11 min ago
Delcy Rodríguez presented a reformed industry — one that has opened up to private capital, international arbitration and scrutiny in less than three months.

What Comes Next for Class 8 Orders?

1 hour 40 min ago
Order season for North American original equipment manufacturers typically kicks off in September, but this past fall and winter saw a lag in commitments.

Medium-Duty Truck Demand Falls Again in February

2 hours 2 min ago
Classes 4-7 retail truck sales for the month decreased 14.1% to 13,591 units from 15,824 a year earlier. 

Here’s a List of Gulf Energy Infrastructure Damaged in War

3 hours 26 min ago
Dozens of refineries, oil fields, gas plants, ports and other energy infrastructure have been damaged by missile and drone strikes.

Oil Prices Fall Even With Ceasefire Plan Uncertainty

3 hours 38 min ago
Hope for a possible end to the war with Iran is pushing stocks higher again on Wall Street  while oil prices ease.

Honda, Sony Drop Afeela EV Project, Reassess Partnership

4 hours 25 min ago
Development of the first- and second-generation Afeela EVs will be shelved effective immediately, and the companies will re-evaluate Sony Honda Mobility.

US Import Prices Jumped by the Most Since 2022 Ahead of War

4 hours 40 min ago
Import prices increased 1.3% from the prior month, Labor Department data showed March 25, boosted in part by higher prices for petroleum and natural gas.

Chevron Warns California Risks Fuel Crisis Unless War Eases

5 hours 13 min ago
California is highly exposed to the disruption rippling across commodity markets because it imports about 20% of its refined fuels from Asia.

Administration Readies E15 Waiver for Summer Gasoline Sales

5 hours 40 min ago
The administration is preparing to expand the opportunity for sales of higher-ethanol E15 gasoline this summer by waiving the fuel from volatility requirements.

Amazon Buys Fauna Robotics in Push Toward Consumer Humanoids

6 hours 54 min ago
Amazon.com acquired New York-based startup Fauna Robotics, becoming the latest technology giant to step into the burgeoning consumer humanoid market.

Diesel in California Reaches Highest Price Ever Recorded

8 hours 24 min ago
The average cost for a gallon of diesel in California rose to the highest level ever as the war in Iran disrupts global energy shipments. 

Iran Allows Strait of Hormuz Transit Under Strict Conditions

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 16:00
Iran said foreign ships are allowed to cross the Strait of Hormuz as long as they aren’t supporting acts of aggression against the country and follow certain rules.

Enbridge Ties New Oil Pipeline to Canada Regulatory Changes

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 15:40
Enbridge hasn’t ruled out helping build a new oil pipeline from Alberta to the British Columbia coast under the right regulatory conditions, the company's CEO said.

Canada Pitches More Natural Gas to Support US LNG Exports

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 15:00
The Canadian energy leader pitched increasing natural gas flows to the U.S. to boost LNG exports from the Gulf Coast and meet rising power demand from data centers.

Trump Administration Nears Biofuels Mandate Decision

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 14:25
The Trump administration is moving quickly to get out biofuels blending standards, with an announcement coming soon, according to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.

Missouri Finds Lawsuits Drive Insurance Premiums Higher

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 14:22
Trucking and business groups hope the state report will spur long‑sought tort reforms amid rising insurance costs.

True North Adds Louisiana Repair Operator Total Tire

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 13:40
True North Fleet Services partnered with Louisiana-based Total Tire Solutions, expanding its presence in the southern U.S.

Russia Curbs Some Nitrogen Fertilizer Exports

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 11:46
The announcement comes as global flows of fertilizers have been disrupted by the Iran war.

Fire at Valero Texas Refinery Further Pressures Oil Market

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 11:17
An oil refinery fire near the Texas coast was put out March 24, hours after a large explosion at the complex shot plumes of smoke into the air.

Zoox Plans to Expand Robotaxi Rides to Austin, Miami

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 10:36
The startup doesn’t currently charge fares, but regulators have opened a public comment period that could pave the way for Zoox to do so.

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