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Originally Posted by deutsch100
Very interesting article. I too wonder why Diesel is so much higher than gasoline, since making Diesel is 'somewhat' easier than gasoline. Gasoline takes much more energy and time to refine. Diesel is kind of a 'byproduct' of refining gasoline. I, IMO, think Diesel should always be cheaper than gasoline. Just my 2 cents!
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Diesel is taxed substantially higher at both the state and federal US gov't levels. The opposite is true in the EU, where diesel is subsidised. In Germany, diesel currently runs around €1,39/litre versus €1,44-1,52/litre for all 3 grades of petrol. (There is little price difference, if at all, between grades of petrol in EU)
Diesel is running around $4,69-4,79/1 gallon in VA, compared to $4,39 for a gallon of premium petrol.