Chinese coal diggers break new ground Sep 5, 2008
A much smaller $12 million pilot plant at Chinchilla is expected to produce its first diesel fuel within two weeks. Linc Energy's managing director, Peter Bond, said the sale of the Teresa ground would completely fund the full-scale plant and would boost its plan to develop projects in South Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
U.S. 75 shut down Sep 5, 2008
The semi also sprayed approximately 70 to 80 gallons of diesel fuel down parts of the highway and the exit ramp. McKinney Fire Training Officer Ron Moore said the accident punctured a fuel filter under the cab of the 18-wheeler. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Arctic Sees Massive Gain in Ice Coverage Sep 5, 2008
The opening of the Northwest and Northeast Passages alone will save millions of barrels of diesel fuel each year. Lower sea ice levels will also open up a large amount of Arctic resources. (Newsmax)
Gas line leaks in Charleston; city water unaffected Sep 4, 2008
CHARLESTON Marathon Pipeline LLC crews responded Wednesday to an apparent leak of diesel fuel from an underground line east of Charleston ... We have been assured that at this point the leak of diesel fuel has been contained to the immediate area in the cornfield well away from our water supply, Inyart said after meeting with Marathon crews approximately 5:30 p.m. at the site. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Pro-grocer decision on CAT case headed for appeal Sep 4, 2008
Several taxpayers, most of whom come from companies that do roadwork contracting, along with engineers offices in Highland and Ashland counties are arguing the CAT revenue generated from gasoline and diesel fuel should go solely to road and bridge work as a constitutional provision. As it stands, CAT proceeds can head to schools, local government and the state s general revenue fund. (Columbus Business First, OH)
EMS to charge for refusal to leave Sep 4, 2008
AIKEN --- The high price of diesel fuel is forcing emergency medical services in Aiken County to implement new fees ... The county ambulances use diesel fuel, which in the past year has skyrocketed, with Wednesday's national average at $4 ... Several Aiken County volunteer fire departments, whose vehicles also require diesel fuel, recently increased annual fire fees, in some cases by more than 190 percent. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Board of education holds last meeting before school opens Sep 4, 2008
The board approved a diesel fuel cooperative bidding resolution being administered by the Clarkstown Central School District for 2009. "This is cooperative locally to drive costs down," said Pepe. (MIllbrook Voice Ledger, NY)
September 3 record Sep 4, 2008
Sept. 2: A Design College construction supervisor reported the theft of a diesel fuel pump from a work site. Sept. 2: Officers checked the welfare of a student at Martin Hall who was experiencing emotional difficulties. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Which Cars Qualify for Alternative Fuel Credit? Sep 4, 2008
The only downside is that diesel fuel costs considerably more than gasoline right now. Lean-burn credits are subject to the same phase-out rule as hybrid credits. (SmartMoney)
Wilson Myers' War Sep 3, 2008
But to power them the Iraqis would have to deliver 8,000 liters of diesel fuel to the out-of-the-way site every week. "When we told [the Iraqis] how much fuel was necessary, they thought we were from Mars," says Frank Ramaizel, a former State Department consultant to Iraq's Ministry of Justice. (Law.com)
Fuel costs, test-score concerns curtail field trips for Southwest Michigan schools Sep 3, 2008
Meanwhile, the cost of diesel fuel is up more than 40 percent over last fall ... 81 a gallon for diesel fuel compared to $2. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Gustav may trigger $10B in insurance claims Sep 3, 2008
Forty-five-year-old Denise Prosperie-Fritch, whose family owns the Jolly Inn and rode out Gustav inside the restaurant, said the establishment is insured but that they only have one or two days worth of diesel fuel left to keep the food cold. We will be addressing our hardest-hit policyholders first, Elizabeth Stelzer, a spokeswoman for Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., said. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Busing changes have parents on hunt for alternate care Sep 3, 2008
School officials have blamed their financial straits on state budget cuts, declining enrollment and rising costs for such things as diesel fuel. School transportation director Greg Akin plans to meet with Police Athletic League executive director Hobson Bethune to discuss the cost of busing students to that program, but he holds out little hope the alternate stops will be restored. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Caucus pressure drives Dion to make concessions in green plan Sep 3, 2008
The policy will now incorporate breaks for farmers, truckers and fishermen in the form of subsidies to help buy equipment to reduce use of diesel fuel ... Liberal MPs, especially those from the Atlantic, had been pressing him to include cash rebates or complete exemptions for these sectors because of the high costs of diesel fuel. (Globe and Mail)
Big wheels turning, fuel keeps burning Sep 3, 2008
"This year, Haverford's Transportation Director George Ramplin has reduced the number of stops our buses make and that has helped to decrease the number of fleet runs. "This year, field trips will be limited to 10 per school or approximately two per grade" The district, which has received funding from the state for biodiesel fuel, consumes between 10,000 and 12,000 gallons of diesel fuel a month, according to figures from the last school year. Elementary school students must live at least 1 mile... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Gas prices dip to a 4-month low Sep 3, 2008
Separately, the average price for diesel fuel declined 2. 4 cents to $4. (USA Today -- Money)
Monroe Budgets Show Surplus Sep 3, 2008
Mr. Tomchik listed the areas in which the $235,000 will be dispersed: $75,000 for un-budgeted school energy costs; and $50,000 for energy costs that most likely will be needed, costs for town buildings and vehicles, gasoline, diesel fuel and heating oil. An amount of $100,000 will be dispersed towards the money needed to update the town's Plan of Conservation and Development. (Voices, CT)
Hazmat crews mop up 100 gallons of diesel Sep 3, 2008
Hazmat units respond to the Capitol Plaza in Ewing yesterday after a trucker backed over a retaining wall, leading to a puncture in the trucks fuel tank and the spillage of 100 gallons of diesel fuel ... EWING - One hundred gallons of diesel fuel leaked from a truck at the Spruce Street end of Capitol Plaza yesterday, forcing hazardous materials workers to clean up the spill that threatened Ewing's sewer system, township Patrolman Frank Provenzano said. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Suncor Energy releases oil sands production numbers for August 2008, reports unscheduled maintenance on hydrogen plant Sep 2, 2008
While total production volumes are at expected rates, the proportion of sweet (low-sulphur) crude oil products was lower than planned during the month due to an unscheduled shutdown of a plant which supplies a portion of the hydrogen used to remove sulphur from synthetic crude oil and diesel fuel ... Suncor's oil sands business, located near Fort McMurray, Alberta, extracts and upgrades oil sands and markets refinery feedstock and diesel fuel, while operations throughout Western Canada produce... (Canada Newswire)
Minnesotans Ponder Presidential Choices Sep 1, 2008
"The farmers pay big bucks for diesel fuel, and the prices go up," she says. "They just keep going and going.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Refinery revives interest in NPL Sep 1, 2008
Tim Mathern, D-Fargo, have discussed the idea of a state-owned oil refinery to avoid gasoline and diesel fuel shortages. Porter said the debate about state ownership of an oil refinery could lend a fresh perspective to the NPL's agenda. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Bargain gas continues in Mexico Sep 1, 2008
At the time, diesel fuel was selling for about 2. 25 per gallon, which was half of the U.S. price. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
No idle cause Sep 1, 2008
We ve seen probably about a 5 to 10 percent reduction in the past five or six months in the solid waste division and that s diesel fuel, said Santos. A member of the anti-idling committee, Santos said the goal is to implement regulations for all town vehicles, then follow up with an anti-idling regulation on all town property and a townwide campaign for all vehicles and all establishments. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Somerset company testing four-day work week Aug 31, 2008
With the cost of diesel fuel constantly increasing we wanted to see if we would see savings. We kept hearing about it in the news and our employees seemed interested, so we gave it a try. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Biodiesel as an Alternative Fuel Aug 31, 2008
Biodiesel is an Eco Friendly Green Energy Diesel Fuel ... "The U.S. Department of Energy, in its Biodiesel Handling and Use Guidelines booklet says You can blend 20% biodiesel with 80% diesel fuel (B20) for use in most applications that use diesel fuel. You can even use it in its pure form (B100) if you take proper precautions. Benefits of Biodiesel Biodiesel is a renewable fuel. According to the U.S. EPA fact sheet Alternative Fuels: Biodiesel published in October 2006, Biodiesel is a renewable... (Suite101.com)
Argument against offshore drilling is one-sided Aug 31, 2008
And if President Clinton had not vetoed drilling in Alaska's wildlife refuge in 1996, we would have 27 million more gallons of gasoline and diesel fuel every day to ease the cost at the pump. FRANK TIVNAN Dennis. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 29, 2008 Aug 30, 2008
50 per gallon of diesel fuel ... And the state tax on diesel fuel is twice that imposed on gasoline. (North County Times)
Region 14 BOE Chair Changes Meeting Formats Aug 30, 2008
"This year alone, bus 3 used 4,770 gallons of diesel fuel, compared to roughly 1,890 gallons the year before," she said. Ms. Scherf told Voices the accountability lies with the region and not First Student, the bus company the region uses. (Voices, CT)
Marten Transport, Ltd. Announces Participation in 2008 Morgan Keegan Equity Conference Aug 30, 2008
The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements: the risk that our perception of the cyclicality of the markets we primarily serve is incorrect or there are recessionary economic cycles and downturns in customers' business cycles; increases in the prices paid for new revenue equipment and changes in the resale value of our used equipment causing our gain on disposition to fluctuate; excess tractor or trailer... (Primezone Releases)
Antam revises sales targets 6% upwards Aug 30, 2008
Bimo said the company would replace diesel fuel with coal to cut costs. "That's why our expansion program to coal companies is not solely to improve our portfolio, but so we can use the coal as our fuel source in the future," Bimo said, referring to the Antam expansion program which includes acquiring several coal mines. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
$32,000 Bill Racked Up On Stolen Gas Card Aug 30, 2008
Detectives said a Shell gas station credit card was stolen and then used to make diesel fuel purchases at stations across Houston. The thieves spent more than $32,000, investigators said. (Click2Houston, TX)
State's gas use in May lowest since 2000 Aug 29, 2008
Diesel fuel for on-road vehicle use totaled 225 million gallons in May, 11 percent below May of 2007 and the lowest of any May since 2003. Diesel consumption also dropped by 2. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Fuel costs big blow to ACSD budget Aug 29, 2008
60 a gallon and diesel fuel at about $4. 30 a gallon, Algona is looking at a few steps they can do to cut the cost of transportation down. (Algona Upper Des Moines, IA)
Bus Blues in Region 14 Aug 29, 2008
Last school year, bus 3 used 4,770 gallons of diesel fuel, compared to the 1,890 gallons in the 2006-07 school year. School board chairman Linda Bulvanoski responded to the busing situation at Monday's meeting by saying that buses aren't always late because of the length of the route. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Slick way to save on fuel Aug 29, 2008
The truck will still need to start up and shut down using regular diesel fuel, but will switch over to vegetable oil for most driving ... The work involves such things as putting in a 40-gallon tank to hold vegetable oil plus a 20-gallon diesel fuel tank, he said ... 30 a gallon, or about a 30 percent discount from current diesel fuel prices, he said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
The smart way to make money in a credit crunch Aug 29, 2008
In reality, though, they don't because of inflation in wages, steel, diesel fuel, labour and so on. The shareholder can see less of an increase in his stake versus the royalty owner. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Malls and PLN agree on power saving Aug 29, 2008
After the agreement was reached, mall operators were asking the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry to provide diesel fuel for their power generators at lower prices, said APPBI chairman Stefanus Ridwan. "We are promised an adequate supply of diesel fuel but we want (the ministry's) oil and gas director general to allow us to buy diesel fuel at lower prices," he said ... Diesel fuel now sells for Rp 5,500 per liter. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Uncertainty tempers relief over falling gas prices Aug 29, 2008
Driving at, or below, 55 saves gasoline and diesel fuel, according to the Federal Trade Commission which regulates such things as interstate commerce. And there are other things motorists can do to squeeze every penny out of that high fuel price at the pump. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
School budget increased, but tight Aug 28, 2008
The 3 percent employee raise will cost the district 453,000, and the rising price of diesel fuel to run buses will take an additional 86,000 from the budget. In addition, this year Hutto ISD exited the East Williamson County Co-op, a special education program for which TISD is now primarily responsible. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Retailers' Rude Awakening Aug 28, 2008
Standard s said that despite sales growth in lower-margin products and increased diesel fuel costs, Dollar Tree's operating margin improved by 10 basis points to 27. 6% on lower shrink, which are losses from theft, and general and administrative expense leverage from a 6. (Forbes -- Markets)
Gas tips town-spending scales Aug 28, 2008
Addelson said the town planned in January for diesel fuel to cost $2. 65 a gallon. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
2 Fishing Vessels Run Aground Near Port Ludlow Aug 28, 2008
One of the vessels, Oakland Pilot, has 350 gallons of diesel fuel oil on board. Copyright 2008 by. (KIRO TV, WA)
Three years after Katrina, Gulf ports at risk Aug 28, 2008
Hundreds of large workboats chug between Port Fourchon and the rigs every day, carrying workers, heavy equipment and necessities that range from pipe, drilling mud and diesel fuel to groceries and drinking water. All those supplies come to Port Fourchon by truck or barge via Louisiana Highway 1 and a waterway called Bayou Lafourche. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Best Farm Economy Since 1970s Comes With Increasing Fuel, Fertilizer Risks Aug 28, 2008
Diesel fuel is up 46 percent in the past year at $4. 283 a gallon on Aug. 25, according to the American Automobile Association. (Bloomberg)
Tucson puts the brakes on bus expansion Aug 28, 2008
The bus line has seen dramatic growth over the past two years as the cost of gas and diesel fuel soared. Ridership in July was up nearly 19 percent compared with July 2007, said Kandi Young, Sun Tran's communications director. (AZCentral -- News)
Caltrain may raise fares to cover fuel Aug 28, 2008
In April 2007, when Caltrain last raised fares, a gallon of diesel fuel to run the trains was almost $2. 30; at the end of last week, the price was $3. (San Francisco Chronicle)
School board lowers budget by $2 million Aug 28, 2008
The budget also reflects increases in the costs of employee benefits, energy and diesel fuel. The system is expecting to spend 200,000 more on diesel fuel during the next fiscal year. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Caution: Rough road ahead, say city officials Aug 27, 2008
Tebben asked Evans how the higher cost of gasoline, diesel fuel, utilities and other necessities affected the first quarter. Evans said those items have not yet come to bear on the city finances at this point, but she said that the city will surely see the effects of higher prices on those items as the year progresses. (Pekin Times, IL)
Metro Proposing Bus Fare Increase Aug 27, 2008
The transit agency said diesel fuel costs are skyrocketing and that 61 percent of its budget comes from sales tax ... Officials said that for every 10 cents that diesel fuel goes up, it costs the agency $1 million. (KIRO TV, WA)
Biofuel buses could hit end of line Aug 27, 2008
While its new hybrid diesel/electric buses have not produced as much fuel savings as first projected, the new fleet burns 99 per cent as cleanly with conventional diesel fuel as with biodiesel, the report says, meaning sticking with the premium fuel will have "minimal positive impact.". (). (Globe and Mail -- National)
C-A transportation chief estimates $75,000 savings Aug 27, 2008
Buses are expected to travel only 222,000 this year saving 50,500 miles worth of diesel fuel. This past fiscal year we had some difficulty with transportation. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Police car 'explodes' - Hollywood style Aug 27, 2008
Sgt. Doyle said a small fire erupted from diesel fuel leaking from a generator being towed behind the struck pickup truck. He denied the officer had been involved in a chase northbound on Route 13 at the time of impact at about 4:50 p.m.. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Ferry service at risk Aug 26, 2008
THE HIGH PRICE of diesel fuel could capsize efforts by state transportation officials and their private contractors to maintain current levels of water transportation service in Boston Harbor. Without state subsidies or dramatic drops in fuel costs, service between the South Shore and Logan Airport could be especially hard hit. (Boston Globe)
State DEC fines town of Owasco $1,400 Aug 26, 2008
The town received a consent order dated Aug. 11 from the DEC for violations related to one 500-gallon above-ground tank for used oil storage and two underground tanks, one storing 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel and another, 1,000 gallons of gasoline at the Town of Owasco Highway Department, 6346 East Lake Road. The fines resulted from 10 violations, including improper labeling, failure to maintain as-built plans, failure to keep weekly monitoring records for tanks and piping, failure to reconcile... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
More children walking as diesel fuel costs rise Aug 26, 2008
Faced with soaring diesel fuel costs, school districts are forcing students to walk to school ... PROVIDENCE, R.I. Faced with soaring diesel fuel costs, school districts are forcing students to use the old-fashioned way to get to class: on their own two feet. (Montana Standard, MT)
GlobeStar Mining Update on Cerro de Maimon Project Aug 26, 2008
8 MW power plant operated with heavy fuel oil ("HFO") is being constructed under a turn-key construction contract and the plant has been commissioned on diesel fuel ... Currently, the plant is fully operational on diesel fuel and is providing power for the operations. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Dieseldrivers getting hybrid-style tax breaks Aug 26, 2008
Making matters worse is the fact that diesel fuel currently costs more than gasoline ... said the tax credit is useful, but not enough to counteract diesel fuel costs, which exceed those of gasoline anywhere from 80 cents to $1 ... The 10- to 20-percent premium on the price of diesel fuel was the major turnoff as financial issues trumped environmental concerns among pollsters most likely to buy alternative-fuel cars, said Mike Marshall, J.D. Power's director of automotive emerging technology. (MSNBC -- Business)
Seniors fret rising price of electricity Aug 26, 2008
Gas prices may have come down temporarily, but if you notice, diesel fuel has not, Clark said. TVA spokesperson Jim Allen said drought has also affected the price of power. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Home Sales Continue To Slow In Las Cruces, Dona Ana County Aug 26, 2008
Those selling their homes said transportation costs, like diesel fuel, are driving up the cost of homes, but many homeowners are dropping the price on their homes. They said if youre looking to buy a home, now is a good time to get a good deal. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Gas prices down for the 38th day in a row Aug 25, 2008
Diesel: The average price for diesel fuel, which is used in most trucks and commercial vehicles, fell by a penny to $4. 305 a gallon from $4. (CNNMoney.com)
Fuel cost crunch Aug 25, 2008
While the diesel fuel used by First Student would be the first thought of everyone, actually, cost of diesel for the route buses has a relatively small dollar amount impact, Slater said. The largest area of impact in the district is the rising prices of utilities. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Town when families can't afford to eat Aug 25, 2008
With diesel fuel costing $2. 80 a litre and the nearest regional centre an eight-hour return trip along the corrugated Tanami Track to Halls Creek, people have little choice but to shop at the Mulan community store. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Smooth moves - Logistics company saves clients money by handling outsourced shipping Aug 25, 2008
With the price of diesel fuel having set a record high earlier this summer, companies that ship things always are looking for ways to save money on freight charges. That s where can help, said president and co-owner Charles Harrett. (Louisville Business First, KY)
FREEWHEELING Aug 25, 2008
Two new Internet-based companies will soon offer a hedge against rising fuel prices by allowing you to buy as much gasoline or diesel fuel as you like at current prices - even though you might not actually be pumping the stuff until much later. Here's where the gambling comes in: you have to be willing to pay now, betting that gasoline will cost more next week, next month, or whenever you decide to use your pre-purchased gasoline "credit.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Disaster recovery center built to survive worst storms Aug 25, 2008
If the JEA-provided electricity goes out, the data center can be powered for more than a week by two underground diesel fuel generators. The facility also has 18-inch-thick walls, windscreens capable of withstanding 225 mph projectiles, and all exits have metal rollup doors. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
