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Old 02-25-2008, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Marc View Post
when the state of montana researched it....it cost roughly $3.00 a gallon just to make the fuel...

that didnt include

mining costs...

transportation costs....

and that was to make LSD....not ULSD....but i dont know if there would be much difference there with coal or not...
Hey Marc,
A) Good to see you posting a lot. B) How long ago was that (3.00 a gallon). If it has been a while I wonder if technology has brought the costs down. I do wonder if the sulfur level is affected by coal diesel.
Craig
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