Diesel fuel price drop
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Its $1.34/gal just over the border in Ohio from here. In town we're still in the $1.80 range. Cheapest 10 mile trip for gas ever, to save 50+ cents per gallon!
Originally Posted by Astro14
My understanding is that only a certain percentage of a barrel of oil can be made into particular products. So, the market for each refined product, gasoline, diesel, Jet-A, lube oil, etc. is a market unto itself and there is disproportionately high demand for diesel, which is why it costs more than gasoline, even though the base product (crude) is the same and diesel requires less refining/processing.
Yes. Diesel would be A LOT cheaper during normal times if there were fewer show trucks on the road and only the ones that actually needed a diesel pickup had them.
My understanding is that only a certain percentage of a barrel of oil can be made into particular products. So, the market for each refined product, gasoline, diesel, Jet-A, lube oil, etc. is a market unto itself and there is disproportionately high demand for diesel, which is why it costs more than gasoline, even though the base product (crude) is the same and diesel requires less refining/processing.
Yes. Diesel would be A LOT cheaper during normal times if there were fewer show trucks on the road and only the ones that actually needed a diesel pickup had them.
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saw on the news a town in west virginia was .99 a gallon.
If I could buy gas that cheap I would drive around in 1st gear
If I could buy gas that cheap I would drive around in 1st gear
Originally Posted by PowerSurge
if there were fewer show trucks on the road and only the ones that actually needed a diesel pickup had them.
Usually, after owning the first diesel and seeing all the maintenance and attention they need, those show trucks go away. To care for a diesel to make it last requires way more time and effort than most are willing to endure (or pay for).
if there were fewer show trucks on the road and only the ones that actually needed a diesel pickup had them.
Usually, after owning the first diesel and seeing all the maintenance and attention they need, those show trucks go away. To care for a diesel to make it last requires way more time and effort than most are willing to endure (or pay for).
Originally Posted by SubieRubyRoo
Originally Posted by PowerSurge
if there were fewer show trucks on the road and only the ones that actually needed a diesel pickup had them.
Usually, after owning the first diesel and seeing all the maintenance and attention they need, those show trucks go away. To care for a diesel to make it last requires way more time and effort than most are willing to endure (or pay for).
That's why I liked my 1982 diesel Suburban, change the oil and fix the starter / alternator occasionally and 438,000 miles later drive to the junkyard due to coorsion
Originally Posted by PowerSurge
if there were fewer show trucks on the road and only the ones that actually needed a diesel pickup had them.
Usually, after owning the first diesel and seeing all the maintenance and attention they need, those show trucks go away. To care for a diesel to make it last requires way more time and effort than most are willing to endure (or pay for).
That's why I liked my 1982 diesel Suburban, change the oil and fix the starter / alternator occasionally and 438,000 miles later drive to the junkyard due to coorsion
Call me ignorant/dumb but is there a price on the stock market for HFO or heavy fuel oil? Who or is anyone worldwide using it considering what it is?
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Originally Posted by mk378
HFO is not diesel, it is a tar-like substance also called "bunker" fuel. It is mostly used in ocean-going ships where the complexity of pre-heating fuel is acceptable and high emissions are legal.
So, is there a face value on it or not? I doubt heavy cargo ships are using it for free
HFO is not diesel, it is a tar-like substance also called "bunker" fuel. It is mostly used in ocean-going ships where the complexity of pre-heating fuel is acceptable and high emissions are legal.
So, is there a face value on it or not? I doubt heavy cargo ships are using it for free
Originally Posted by SubieRubyRoo
Originally Posted by PowerSurge
if there were fewer show trucks on the road and only the ones that actually needed a diesel pickup had them.
Usually, after owning the first diesel and seeing all the maintenance and attention they need, those show trucks go away. To care for a diesel to make it last requires way more time and effort than most are willing to endure (or pay for).
I see a lot of the diesel show trucks around here every day. Not used for work, just with the loud exhaust, jacked up suspension, etc.
Originally Posted by PowerSurge
if there were fewer show trucks on the road and only the ones that actually needed a diesel pickup had them.
Usually, after owning the first diesel and seeing all the maintenance and attention they need, those show trucks go away. To care for a diesel to make it last requires way more time and effort than most are willing to endure (or pay for).
I see a lot of the diesel show trucks around here every day. Not used for work, just with the loud exhaust, jacked up suspension, etc.
2.39 no name, saw 2.49 for Sunoco, mostly 2.59 from every major name around here thats fair. Exxon 3.19 and 2.89, so dumb.
Originally Posted by PowerSurge
Originally Posted by Astro14
My understanding is that only a certain percentage of a barrel of oil can be made into particular products. So, the market for each refined product, gasoline, diesel, Jet-A, lube oil, etc. is a market unto itself and there is disproportionately high demand for diesel, which is why it costs more than gasoline, even though the base product (crude) is the same and diesel requires less refining/processing.
Yes. Diesel would be A LOT cheaper during normal times if there were fewer show trucks on the road and only the ones that actually needed a diesel pickup had them.
I find that tough to believe--a "real" truck goes through 50-100 gallons like water. 4 to 6 mpg is typical for those big rigs?
Originally Posted by Astro14
My understanding is that only a certain percentage of a barrel of oil can be made into particular products. So, the market for each refined product, gasoline, diesel, Jet-A, lube oil, etc. is a market unto itself and there is disproportionately high demand for diesel, which is why it costs more than gasoline, even though the base product (crude) is the same and diesel requires less refining/processing.
Yes. Diesel would be A LOT cheaper during normal times if there were fewer show trucks on the road and only the ones that actually needed a diesel pickup had them.
I find that tough to believe--a "real" truck goes through 50-100 gallons like water. 4 to 6 mpg is typical for those big rigs?
Originally Posted by supton
Originally Posted by PowerSurge
Originally Posted by Astro14
My understanding is that only a certain percentage of a barrel of oil can be made into particular products. So, the market for each refined product, gasoline, diesel, Jet-A, lube oil, etc. is a market unto itself and there is disproportionately high demand for diesel, which is why it costs more than gasoline, even though the base product (crude) is the same and diesel requires less refining/processing.
Yes. Diesel would be A LOT cheaper during normal times if there were fewer show trucks on the road and only the ones that actually needed a diesel pickup had them.
I find that tough to believe--a "real" truck goes through 50-100 gallons like water. 4 to 6 mpg is typical for those big rigs?
Supply and demand. Even if the show trucks used as little as 15% of the diesel fuel supply that would be a significant drop in diesel prices.
Originally Posted by PowerSurge
Originally Posted by Astro14
My understanding is that only a certain percentage of a barrel of oil can be made into particular products. So, the market for each refined product, gasoline, diesel, Jet-A, lube oil, etc. is a market unto itself and there is disproportionately high demand for diesel, which is why it costs more than gasoline, even though the base product (crude) is the same and diesel requires less refining/processing.
Yes. Diesel would be A LOT cheaper during normal times if there were fewer show trucks on the road and only the ones that actually needed a diesel pickup had them.
I find that tough to believe--a "real" truck goes through 50-100 gallons like water. 4 to 6 mpg is typical for those big rigs?
Supply and demand. Even if the show trucks used as little as 15% of the diesel fuel supply that would be a significant drop in diesel prices.
Originally Posted by PowerSurge
[Supply and demand. Even if the show trucks used as little as 15% of the diesel fuel supply that would be a significant drop in diesel prices.
True. But. I don't think those show trucks are hitting even 1% of demand.
[Supply and demand. Even if the show trucks used as little as 15% of the diesel fuel supply that would be a significant drop in diesel prices.
True. But. I don't think those show trucks are hitting even 1% of demand.
Originally Posted by PowerSurge
Originally Posted by SubieRubyRoo
Originally Posted by PowerSurge
if there were fewer show trucks on the road and only the ones that actually needed a diesel pickup had them.
Usually, after owning the first diesel and seeing all the maintenance and attention they need, those show trucks go away. To care for a diesel to make it last requires way more time and effort than most are willing to endure (or pay for).
I see a lot of the diesel show trucks around here every day. Not used for work, just with the loud exhaust, jacked up suspension, etc.
You sound jelly. I don't care what other folks care to drive. Anyway, brodozers aren't driving up diesel costs. ULSD drove up diesel cost.
Originally Posted by SubieRubyRoo
Originally Posted by PowerSurge
if there were fewer show trucks on the road and only the ones that actually needed a diesel pickup had them.
Usually, after owning the first diesel and seeing all the maintenance and attention they need, those show trucks go away. To care for a diesel to make it last requires way more time and effort than most are willing to endure (or pay for).
I see a lot of the diesel show trucks around here every day. Not used for work, just with the loud exhaust, jacked up suspension, etc.
You sound jelly. I don't care what other folks care to drive. Anyway, brodozers aren't driving up diesel costs. ULSD drove up diesel cost.
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Originally Posted by supton
Originally Posted by PowerSurge
[Supply and demand. Even if the show trucks used as little as 15% of the diesel fuel supply that would be a significant drop in diesel prices.
True. But. I don't think those show trucks are hitting even 1% of demand.
You're in NH, come down south and you'll see what I mean. Lol
Originally Posted by PowerSurge
[Supply and demand. Even if the show trucks used as little as 15% of the diesel fuel supply that would be a significant drop in diesel prices.
True. But. I don't think those show trucks are hitting even 1% of demand.
You're in NH, come down south and you'll see what I mean. Lol
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