First road trip in the BlueTec - Page 2

Feb 20, 2012 | 09:24 AM

#26

ImInPA

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From: Central Pennsylvania

2012 S350 Bluetec 4Matic, Diamond White, P2

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikemargolis

Well, where I live, Diesel is $0.40/gallon more than regular. That's a negative for sure.

But where my office is, diesel is cheaper than regular at home, so I just fill while I'm at work.

Do the math. I regularly get about 700 mi. per tank (21.x) gallons. My Volvo S80 T6 requires me to fill uptwice a week (20 gallon tank). My Bluetec requires me to fill up about once a week. $.40/gal is just there to scare you away. The US is the only country in the world were diesel is more expensive than gasoline (it is much cheaper to make). Our oul industry freaks out at the possiblility of diesels catching on the states. This would kill 30% of their sales right up front. We artifially inflate our diesel prices here. I have friends in the refining business. Just my 2 cents.

Feb 20, 2012 | 12:23 PM

#27

listerone

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From: Connecticut

2018 BMW 540d

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Originally Posted by MinnBobber

Here in MN the past year, diesel was often 70 cents more then premium. Now it is about 35 cents more than premium.

An hour ago I passed the station where I buy most of my diesel.Major brand...one of the cheapest in the area.....diesel is 10 cents more than Premium...less than 3% more.

I think that the price of diesel...and its relationship to gasoline...varies substantially from one part of the country to another.