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FPT showcases hybrid engines, modular battery concept at Agritechnica
The company is exploring what comes after diesel
Methane power opens door for farm-made fuel
New Holland’s methane-powered tractor is ready to hit dealerships, particularly in Europe where on-farm methane producing biodigesters are more common
New Holland unveiled its production-ready version of a T7.270 methane-powered tractor at Germany’s Agritechnica 2025 farm show.
‘Energy crop’ for aviation fuel faces significant challenges: FEATURE
Canadian farmers will need incentive to risk growing new, unfamiliar crops for a new, unfamiliar sustainable aviation biofuel market, conference hears
New bioenergy crops such as sorghum and switchgrass may launch a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market, but Canadian farmers will have to be convinced.
Manitoba extends gas tax reprieve
The province's 'gas tax holiday' will now last until the end of 2024
Manitoba's "gas tax holiday" will now last until the end of 2024.
Clock ticking on Manitoba’s fuel tax relief
Extending the break at the pumps would save families and businesses significant dollars
Extending Manitoba's gas tax relief would save families and businesses significant dollars.
Fuel hedging platform wins AIM innovation award
Rack Petroleum Ltd.’s HedgeHog app allows users to confirm a guaranteed price for diesel for future delivery up to two years into the future.
Will oil hit US$100? It already did in some markets
Saudi Arabia, Russia 'in solid control'
London | Reuters –– With oil investors and traders focused on an oil-price rally that has come close to US$100 a barrel, some grades of crude oil are already trading above that milestone, highlighting an expectation of tight supply. The outright price of Nigerian crude Qua Iboe surpassed $100 a barrel on Monday, according to
Suncor to keep its Petro-Canada retail fuel business
Reuters — Suncor Energy on Tuesday said it will retain its Petro-Canada gas station retail business following a review the company initiated earlier this year under pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management. Suncor replaced its CEO in July and agreed to review its retail fuel unit by the end of this year after Elliott
Rajapaksa dynasty draws to humiliating close in Sri Lanka
Food shortages, fertilizer ban among flashpoints
Colombo | Reuters — The Rajapaksa dynasty dominated Sri Lankan politics until April when street protests against fuel and food shortages began to slip out of control. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country early on Wednesday, leaving no one from the once-illustrious family in a position of power. The president vowed last month to stay
‘Petro-plectic’ anger rises toward fuel prices
Fuel refiners seen booking 'epic' revenues
MarketsFarm — Fuel prices are very likely to continue to increase with summer approaching, according to Tom Kloza, the Florida-based global head of energy analysis for Oil Price Information Services. “I wish I could say there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, but I would say right now, it’s just a flicker,” he
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