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

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 08:44
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

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 08:11
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

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 07:44
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

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 06:30
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

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 05:00
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.

Gulf Energy Will Take Years to Recover From Iran War

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 09:53
More than 40 energy assets across nine countries in the Middle East have been “severely or very severely” damaged by the war, IEA says.

Oil Prices Rise as Iran War Continues Despite Trump's Claims

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 09:50
U.S. markets ticked slightly lower and oil prices rose early March 24 as the war in the Middle East continued.

Dollar General Selects JJ Fleeman as Next CEO

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 09:12
JJ Fleeman, who will assume the role in January from Todd Vasos, has deep experience in the grocery category, most recently at Ahold Delhaize.

Geneva's CERN Transports Antimatter — in a Volvo Truck

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 08:16
Scientists in Geneva took some antiprotons out for a spin in a truck, in a never-tried-before test drive that has been deemed a success.

2 Attorneys Convicted in Louisiana Staged-Crash Scheme

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 07:10
Two New Orleans lawyers were convicted of helping stage passenger‑vehicle crashes with trucks to defraud insurance companies and truckers for profit.

DoorDash Launches Gas Price Relief Program for Drivers

Mon, 03/23/2026 - 15:26
DoorDash is offering extra compensation to U.S. and Canadian drivers as part of a temporary program to help offset rising gas prices.

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