EPA Extends Arctic Diesel Waiver Through September 14
EPA’s third consecutive 20-day Arctic diesel waiver keeps controlled higher-sulfur fuel relief in place through September 14 for qualifying older engines north of Alaska’s Arctic Circle.
Energía Costa Azul Delay: Compressor Damage Tests Mexico’s Pacific LNG Route
After exporting its first commissioning cargo, ECA LNG found compressor damage during a planned shutdown. The resulting delay separates a successful test shipment from reliable commercial operation.
900 Tanker Trucks a Day Feed Iraq’s New Fuel-Oil Route to the U.S. Gulf Coast
Three Aframax cargoes reveal how Iraq converted a road-tanker workaround through Syria into a new Mediterranean export lane—and where its limits remain.
Crude Is Calmer, but Fuel Isn’t: Why Diesel and Gasoline Markets Still Signal a Supply Crunch
Fuel supply crunch signals remain in diesel and gasoline as crude cools. See how stocks, crack spreads, exports and refinery limits affect fuel logistics.
Renewable Diesel Mandate Reality Check: 7 Critical Pressures Facing U.S. Fuel Markets
The renewable diesel mandate is facing production, feedstock, RIN, tax-credit, and logistics pressure as U.S. biofuel targets test fuel markets.
Strategic Petroleum Reserve Hits New 1983 Low as U.S. Oil Cushion Shrinks
Strategic Petroleum Reserve levels have fallen to their lowest point since 1983. This updated analysis explains what changed, what official data show, which companies and oil products are involved, and what the thinner U.S. emergency crude cushion means for fleets, refiners, and fuel markets.
U.S. Fuel Supply: 7 Critical Signals Behind a Cautious Summer Outlook
U.S. fuel supply looks steadier after gasoline and distillate inventories rose, but crude draws, diesel costs, exports, refinery utilization, and Cushing levels keep summer pressure on fuel haulers and trucking.
Texas Petroleum Theft Surge: 9 Critical Risks Driving a Dangerous Cargo-Tank Crackdown
Texas petroleum theft has become a transport-security issue involving unauthorized vacuum trucks, suspicious tickets, pipeline fires, cargo tank inspections, and Texas STOPTheft enforcement reforms.
Global Refinery Crunch: 8 Critical, Sobering Findings on Diesel and Jet Fuel
Updated global refinery crunch analysis covering Russian and Middle East refinery attacks, company responses, diesel and jet fuel exposure, and what the evolving 2026 fuel squeeze means for logistics, terminals, and refined product markets.
Hormuz Supply Risk: 9 Critical Updates in a Still-Fragile Reopening Fight
Hormuz supply risk is no longer a theoretical oil-price story. This updated report tracks the latest shipping, energy, company, and product impacts after the push to reopen the strait.
EV Hazmat Transport Risks: 7 Key Questions in PHMSA’s Federal Review
EV hazmat transport risks are now at the center of a live federal review. Here is what PHMSA, truck makers, safety investigators, and charging developers have updated on heavy-duty electric trucks carrying hazardous materials.
Cargo Tank Compliance Faces 2 Critical PHMSA Clarifications for MC 331 Fleets
Cargo tank compliance for MC 331 fleets and LPG shops just got more complicated after two 2026 PHMSA interpretations on inspection frequency and leakage-test paperwork.
