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Originally Posted by jcoo085
I didn't realise diesel was more expensive in the US. Is it taxed higher or something because I believe that diesel is easier and therefore cheaper to refine than petrol. But you're right. Diesel is cheaper than petrol here in Europe.
Where I fill up it's about €1.08/litre for regular diesel and €1.15/litre for ultimate diesel. Petrol is €1.22/litre for regular (91??), €1.24/litre for super (95??), and €1.32/litre for ultimate (100). Coupled with higher fuel efficiency, the cost savings are clear.
I'll leave the conversion to gallons for the rest of you..
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Fuel tax is extremely low in the US. (We lack a well developed national public transportation system).
So I'm guessing your gas is higher because it's taxed greater. I read sometime ago, the cost benefit ratio of gasoline/diesel isn't as far off as people think.