Fuel Prices

[jmelendy]

$4.29 in Appleton, WI

The removal of sulphur is not the major contributing factor in the price difference, demand is. 42 gallons of crude oil produces 19 gallons of gasoline and 7 gallons of Diesel (plus other stuff). This is a pretty solid ratio that is very difficult (read: expensive) to move, and can't be moved very far. Right now the supply of gasoline is actually very very high with a diminishing demand (read: more Civics then Cadillacs), where Diesel supply is very very low with an increasing demand. SO!!! The distillers are reluctant to produce more Diesel because it also produces more gasoline which is already selling with virtually no profit margin because of the great supply. (Notice I say distillers NOT OIL COMPANIES).

So, Diesel being more expensive then gasoline is here to stay for quite some time, but with the slow down in the world economy the difference may shrink a little. And the slowing world economy is a double edged sword.

I've also seen many many alternative ways to create Diesel getting traction, ie. algae bio-diesel, waste bio-diesel etc. They all seem to focus on creating Diesel NOT Gasoline, which is good for us, unfortunately years off.

[BigIslandBoy]

Big Island, Hawaii $5.35 down 5 cents from last week. I bought my truck in November last year and diesel was $3.76, would love to see that again.

[DSL_PWR]

Well just depends on where you are in Houston but you can pay anywhere from 3.55 to 4.29 for Diesel.. Just amazing..

[jmelendy]

Oshkosh, WI $4.17

[OneTon]

$4.69 - Jackson, Michigan

[drstephennix]

Originally Posted by Scott_M

It has been a long time since I have paid this price for Diesel. Filled up today. $3.95 a gallon. Still too high, but a lot better than what I have been paying.

Where is that at exactly? I live not too far from League City

[bucwheat]

2.99 here in Augusta Ga.

[drstephennix]

Originally Posted by bucwheat

2.99 here in Augusta Ga.

for diesel?

[t613]

$4.59 shoreline, central Connecticut. C'mon $3.20 (that's what it was when I bought my truck 6 months ago...)

[badbrad777]

One station in Salt Lake has diesel for $4/gal....getting better here too. Nice looking truck Scott.