Loading ...Why is Diesel Fuel Higher Than Gasoline?
Historically, diesel fuel prices were half the price of gasoline. Yet in today’s market, diesel is climbing higher relative to increased prices for gasoline. As diesel prices pass the $4.oo mark, those of us with municipal fleets or VW’s are starting to feel the pinch!
Here is a link to a brochure published by the Energy Information Administration. This brochure is scheduled for revision in May of 2008, however the 2007 publication describes the infrastructure of the diesel market and how this impacts consumers.
http://www.eia.doe.gov/bookshelf/brochures/diesel/
This same brochure suggests visiting the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, to read how businesses are approaching calculation and implementation of fuel surcharges.
(http://www.ooida.com/Swimming_sharks/more_swimming_sharks.html)
No recommendation implied.
In the early 1950’s I remember Diesel fuel price was $0.09 per gallon, regular gas was $0.28, and $0.32 for Ethyl (100+ octane)
Today regular is $3.75 and $4.40 for Diesel fuel.(I live in Washington State)
I drive a 1985 VW Golf Diesel, and I feel that the Big Oil Companys are taking away my savings for getting better fuel milage and sticking in their own pockets. Am I right or wrong?
Comment by D. Newland — September 2, 2008 @ 1:55 am