Diesel Fuel

***Powerwagon_69*** · 04-12-2006, 08:20 PM

Hey, I dont know if this is in the right forum, but I saw on the news that part of the reason for the increase in fuel pump prices is the Ethonol Blend that is/will be required by the Goberment. Is this Ethonol product also used in Diesel Fuel Mixture? If not, we may see lower Diesel prices for once !!!

Thank you, and sorry if this is in the wrong forum!!

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04-12-2006, 08:28 PM

Moved to fuels forum for better exposure.

From what I know the fuel price increase is because of the latest runup of oil prices, last I saw a barrel of oil was up to 69 bucks

illflem · 04-13-2006, 10:51 AM

Don't think ethanol is required yet.
My understanding on the increase in prices is that Europe is going though a fuel shortage right now and US refiners can make more money exporting over there. Win-win situation for refiners because when they export it causes an artificial shortage here at home and another excuse to raise domestic prices.

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Both far from stock

***DieselBurps*** · 04-13-2006, 07:00 PM

Apparently the MTBE additive that they have been using in gasoline has been found to contaminate ground water and is now being phased out. The replacement is ethanol - but it requires a lot more of it and the supply is limited. This is driving up the price of ethanol - and because of that, gasoline. Too bad for the gas-swilling crowd!

04-13-2006, 08:10 PM

Also this is the begining time of year for refineries to do plant overhauls so supply will be taking a hit causing prices to inflate

04-12-2006, 08:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
*Powerwagon_69* Dodge Boys have more fun! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 141 Powerwagon_69's Truck Pics	Diesel Fuel Hey, I dont know if this is in the right forum, but I saw on the news that part of the reason for the increase in fuel pump prices is the Ethonol Blend that is/will be required by the Goberment. Is this Ethonol product also used in Diesel Fuel Mixture? If not, we may see lower Diesel prices for once !!! Thank you, and sorry if this is in the wrong forum!! __________________ 2004.5 CTD 3500 4X4 Quad Cab, 48RE, Edge Juice, ISSPRO A-piller Gauges (Trans/Pyro/Boost) Line-X, 33.5 Toyo Open Country low profile tires mounted on 20's, Mag-Hytec Tranny Pan, Prodigy Brake Control,Volant Cold Air Intake, ARE Truck Canopy with Full Back Door (No tailgate) and matched colored Bed Rug. Silencer ring MIA, tinted windows and Sirius Satellite Radio !!!<p>

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04-12-2006, 08:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	Moved to fuels forum for better exposure. From what I know the fuel price increase is because of the latest runup of oil prices, last I saw a barrel of oil was up to 69 bucks

04-13-2006, 10:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
illflem Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 1,308 illflem's Truck Pics	Don't think ethanol is required yet. My understanding on the increase in prices is that Europe is going though a fuel shortage right now and US refiners can make more money exporting over there. Win-win situation for refiners because when they export it causes an artificial shortage here at home and another excuse to raise domestic prices. __________________ Bill '95 2500 4wd auto '95 3500 5 speed heavy hauler Both far from stock

04-13-2006, 07:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
*DieselBurps* Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 177 DieselBurps's Truck Pics	Apparently the MTBE additive that they have been using in gasoline has been found to contaminate ground water and is now being phased out. The replacement is ethanol - but it requires a lot more of it and the supply is limited. This is driving up the price of ethanol - and because of that, gasoline. Too bad for the gas-swilling crowd!

04-13-2006, 08:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	Also this is the begining time of year for refineries to do plant overhauls so supply will be taking a hit causing prices to inflate