Diesel Prices Cheaper Than Gasoline

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Diesel fuel nationwide is cheaper on average than regular gasoline, according to the latest results published by U.S. Department of Energy.

As of last Monday (5/11/2009), diesel cost $2.22 per gallon, around two cents less than gasoline. The same time last year, a gallon of diesel would have set you back $2.11, some 63 cents more than a gallon of gas at $1.48.

Safe to say, it's anyone's guess as to the future of fuel prices. Just last summer, areas of the country saw gasoline and diesel prices peek into the realm of $5 per gallon -- though most analysts agree that the U.S. will avoid a similar hike again this summer. Still, with diesel becoming competitive with gasoline price-wise, manufacturers pushing their new clean diesels on this side of the Atlantic have plenty to cheer about.

Lucky for us, we've got two oil burners in our Long Term fleet -- a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI and 2009 BMW 335d. Stay tuned for updates on our experiences living with each vehicle right here on Motor Trend Online.




Source: http://wot.motortrend.com/6539457/green/average-national-diesel-prices-cheaper-than-gasoline-at-222-per-gallon/index.html  

And most of the OEs are still saying "diesel will never take off in America." Hmm. Go figure.