Diesel fuel costs

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by 631grant, Apr 9, 2009.

  1. 631grant

    631grant Guest

    From time to time, the subject of diesel fuel costs has surfaced here and on
    other auto forums. The question is often asked why diesel is more expensive
    than regular gasoline. I just found this info:
    http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/gdu/gasdiesel.asp
    This is right from the Department of Energy and you will see that it takes
    LESS oil and LESS refining to make a gallon of diesel. Taxes are the same
    and the only difference is the category of distribution and Marketing. That
    is a puzzle to be sure.
    Just thought it was really interesting and makes me wonder every time I pass
    a station, even a truck stop and see diesel higher than gasoline.
     
    631grant, Apr 9, 2009
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  2. 631grant

    631grant Guest

    On that same site, it goes on to explain (I use that term loosely) why
    diesel costs more, which goes against their charts...... We are talking
    about the government so who knows????
     
    631grant, Apr 10, 2009
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