Sentences with phrase «higher fuel costs»

That would be a big step backward for freight truck efficiency and would result in higher fuel costs for goods movement.

Fuel services revenue increased 20 %, primarily reflecting higher fuel costs passed through to customers.

This mandate raises gasoline prices, costing American motorists $ 83 billion in higher fuel costs since 2007.

«The falling pound is driving up the price of imports and rising oil prices are being reflected in higher fuel costs,» he added.

But Delta — like its rivals, such as American and United, which report later this month — faced higher fuel costs last year and is now grappling with oil prices at multiyear highs.

Grounded by high fuel costs and noise restrictions in 2003, supersonic transportation could make a comeback if cheaper, quieter planes overcome those obstacles.

Like its competitors, American is grappling with higher fuel costs.

JetBlue reported stronger than expected profits as strong demand helped offset higher fuel cost.

And compare those potential emissions savings with airlines, where high fuel costs seem to have rung out most of the low hanging fruit already, and I'm pretty sure rail travel comes way out on top once more.

Operating expenses rose 2 percent on higher fuel costs, which increased because of a 9 percent gain in capacity and the weakening of the ringgit against the dollar, the airline reported.

However, the South American regional carrier missed market expectations amid higher fuel costs.

I would like to see high fuel costs reverse both of those situations.

That is because the energy demand of dragging a trawl across the seabed imposes higher fuel costs and results in 2.8 times the release of greenhouse gases, compared with other fishery technologies.

The cause of this change of strategy is probably higher fuel costs (even if they went down a bit lately) and, especially, the fact that the global sales of Lexus fell 9 % on the year to 310,000 in the January - August period.

Bicycling officials believe that numerous factors have led to a greater number of riders on the streets of American cities and that some of them include higher fuel costs, difficulty parking automobiles, desire for exercise, an environmental concern about carbon footprints, and the increased practicality of biking in communities that have bike - friendly areas.

Pinnacle cited high fuel costs and ongoing integration problems as the primary reasons for its bankruptcy filing, according to The Associated Press.

Airline stocks sagged as rising oil prices led to worries of higher fuel costs.

We interviewed tourism officials who expressed caution about clamping down too much on development, given the lack of growth in other economic sectors, and fisherman concerned that no - fishing zones could end fishing altogether — saying local fisherman aren't the main problem and are already facing high fuel costs and competition from cheaper seafood imports.

For the 2008 summer as a whole, gasoline consumption was down more than 4 percent --- a clear sign of a slowing economy and «demand destruction» caused by higher fuel costs.

The RFS harms almost all sectors of the economy and saddles American taxpayers with higher fuel costs and higher food prices.

The U.S. is also enjoying income and job gains, which are helping to offset higher fuel costs.

Fleet tracking software gives businesses the ability to choose the optimal route in order to minimize lost time, wear and tear, and high fuel costs.

We're confident that higher fuel costs can be offset by new revenue streams, reduced interest payments, stronger travel demand as the economy improves and better management since the industry consolidated in the past decade.

A fading economy and high fuel costs have a lot of Canadians worried about how to save money while staying warm this winter.

Washington also imports oil from Alaska, which creates a higher transportation expense — and higher fuel cost.

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma in late August and early September were especially disruptive to airlines, leading to flight cancellations and higher fuel costs.

Australia's Qantas Airways said its preferred measure of pre-tax earnings would rise in the six months to December, but it expected «some toughening in trading conditions» in the following six months, due to higher fuel costs and growth in international capacity.

Higher fuel costs aren't expected to discourage domestic travel, though.

Higher Fuel Costs, Colder Temperatures and Energy Tax Too Much for Taxpayers KINDERHOOK, NY... October 21, 2016 — When Professor Zephyr Teachout's energy tax is combined with -LSB-...]

They think the product can have mass appeal, particularly in the military, where the high fuel cost means GenShock could literally pay itself off within weeks.

Next time you're in Europe and you're feeling sour about their high fuel costs, try on your hypermiling shoes.

For some the smooth petrol in the 440i will outweigh the higher fuel costs, though.

More information about the 2012 smart fortwo: For city commuters who often contend with tight parking spaces and high fuel costs, the Smart fortwo is here to solve both your problems.

The 2015 Chevy Colorado is now available for Troy, Schenectady, and Albany drivers, and it offers the power of a large truck without the high fuel costs and bulk.

Even grapefruits trucked across the US or computers flown coast to coast can survive the high fuel cost of freight.

High fuel costs and the economic downturn will continue to force colleges and universities to lower costs wherever possible; finding ways to avoid building new parking lots, while at the same time creating a quieter, more welcoming atmosphere on campus, is definitely a win - win proposition.

He states that FCVs still have not overcome the following issues: high cost of the vehicles, high fueling cost, and a lack of fuel - delivery infrastructure.

This number is much lower for new plants than the $ 30 / ton seen above for existing plants because the lower cost of building a new gas plant compensates for some of its higher fuel cost.

Agriculture receives special treatment but would still face higher fuel cost.

However the high fuel cost as percentage of the total operating cost dictates that some accommodation with renewables can be justified economically.

From 2010 to 2011, CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion decreased by 2.5 % due to: (1) a decrease in coal consumption, with increased natural gas consumption and a significant increase in hydropower used; (2) a decrease in transportation - related energy consumption due to higher fuel costs, improvements in fuel efficiency, and a reduction in miles travelled; and (3) relatively mild winter conditions resulting in an overall decrease in energy demand in most sectors.

Higher fuel costs are the only policy option modeled that curtails the growth in vehicle - miles traveled.

Having already visited the awesome urban farmers of New Orleans, Daniel Klein and Mirra Fine of the Perennial Plate continued the Louisiana leg of their road trip with a boat ride courtesy of Sinh Pham — a Vietnamese shrimp fisherman struggling to get by with low dock prices, high fuel costs, and a dramatic decrease in catch.