The popularity and availability of clean diesel is growing. The recent growth in availability of diesel at local filling stations should come with no surprise given that more consumers are turning to diesel for their cars, pickups and SUV’s. Nearly half, 42 percent, of all retail sites in the U.S. today offer diesel fuel.
This increasing demand for diesel fuel worldwide has impacted fuel consumers. Diesel fuel prices, in the US, tended to be lower than gasoline prices up until 2004. What has changed since 2004? Well a lot, a worldwide demand for diesel fuel and other distillate fuel oils has been increasing steadily, with strong demand in China, Europe, and the United States. This has put more pressure on the tight global refining capacity. In the United States, the transition to ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel has affected diesel fuel production and distribution costs. Also, the Federal excise tax on diesel fuel is higher per gallon than the tax on gasoline.
How can you find the lowest diesel prices in your area? Contact one of our fuel experts at Sokolis to help with all your fleet fueling needs. Your fuel management program will be better for it. Reach out to us at 267-482-6155 for more information.
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