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Lionel 18933 Jersey Central NW2 Diesel Calf Unit1996 NIB
Lionel 18933 Jersey Central NW2 Diesel Calf Unit1996 NIB $54.99
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LIONEL 2343 SANTA FE DIESEL A A UNITS
LIONEL 2343 SANTA FE DIESEL A A UNITS $151.50 (12 Bids)
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ATHEARN HO SCALE 3215 F7A SUPER POWER RIO GRANDE DIESEL A UNIT UNRUN OBOX
ATHEARN HO SCALE 3215 F7A SUPER POWER RIO GRANDE DIESEL A UNIT UNRUN OBOX $28.99 (2 Bids)
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BRAND NEW O RAILKING Union Pacific SD 45 Diesel Engine Non Powered Unit 3 Rail
BRAND NEW O RAILKING Union Pacific SD 45 Diesel Engine Non Powered Unit 3 Rail $99.95
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LIONEL 2343C SANTA FE DIESEL ENGINE B UNIT
LIONEL 2343C SANTA FE DIESEL ENGINE B UNIT $68.09 (8 Bids)
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USA TRAINS G SCALE BURLINGTON F 3 AB UNIT DIESEL LOCO BNIB R22273
USA TRAINS G SCALE BURLINGTON F 3 AB UNIT DIESEL LOCO BNIB R22273 $769.99
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ATHEARN HO SCALE 3216 F7B SUPER POWER RIO GRANDE DIESEL B UNIT UNRUN OBOX
ATHEARN HO SCALE 3216 F7B SUPER POWER RIO GRANDE DIESEL B UNIT UNRUN OBOX $28.99 (2 Bids)
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ATHEARN HO SCALE 3202 F7B SUPER POWER SANTA FE DIESEL B UNIT UNRUN OBOX
ATHEARN HO SCALE 3202 F7B SUPER POWER SANTA FE DIESEL B UNIT UNRUN OBOX $27.99 (1 Bid)
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LIONEL SMALL MOTORIZED UNIT DIESEL SWITCHER CHASSIS
LIONEL SMALL MOTORIZED UNIT DIESEL SWITCHER CHASSIS $29.00
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K Line GN F 7 B Unit Diesel Engine 364B Dummy NEW IN BOX Operating Smoke KLINE
K Line GN F 7 B Unit Diesel Engine 364B Dummy NEW IN BOX  Operating Smoke KLINE $53.44 (14 Bids)
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USA TRAINS G SCALE SANTA FE F 3 AB UNIT DIESEL LOCO BNIB R22272
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MTH O gauge F 3 Diesel Engine Proto Sound 20 with F 3 non power unit
MTH O gauge F 3 Diesel Engine Proto Sound 20 with F 3 non power unit $227.50 (2 Bids)
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WESTERN PACIFC PERLMAN GREEN ORANGE DIESEL HOOD UNIT1979
WESTERN PACIFC PERLMAN GREEN  ORANGE DIESEL HOOD UNIT1979 $4.50
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BRAND NEW O RAILKING Pennsylvania GP 9 Diesel Engine Non Powered Unit
BRAND NEW O RAILKING Pennsylvania GP 9 Diesel Engine Non Powered Unit $99.95
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SACRAMENTO NORTHERN PERLMAN GREEN ORANGE DIESEL HOOD UNIT1979
SACRAMENTO NORTHERN PERLMAN GREEN  ORANGE DIESEL HOOD UNIT1979 $4.50
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BRAND NEW O RAILKING Alaska GP 9 Diesel Engine Non Powered Unit 3 Rail
BRAND NEW O RAILKING Alaska GP 9 Diesel Engine Non Powered Unit 3 Rail $99.95
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TYCO LIFE LIKE HO Diesel Locomotives LOT of 6 Dummy Units Vintage Fix or Parts
TYCO LIFE LIKE HO Diesel Locomotives LOT of 6 Dummy Units Vintage Fix or Parts $10.50 (4 Bids)
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VINTAGE TYCO HO DIESEL F9 ENGINE A AND B UNIT PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
VINTAGE TYCO HO DIESEL F9 ENGINE A AND B UNIT PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD $8.71 (6 Bids)
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Microscale Decal HO 87 51 CNW Diesel E Units
Microscale Decal HO 87 51 CNW Diesel E Units $6.25
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mantua diesel engine santa fe F7 powerd a unit
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USA TRAINS G SCALE UNION PACIFIC F 3 AB UNIT DIESEL LOCO BNIB R22256
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PENNSYLVANIA 2200 Dummy Diesel A Unit Car Black HO Scale
PENNSYLVANIA 2200 Dummy Diesel  A Unit Car Black HO Scale $2.95
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MTH O Gauge Alco P A Diesel A A Engine Set PA DIESEL B UNIT Proto Sound
MTH O Gauge Alco P A Diesel A A Engine Set PA DIESEL B UNIT Proto Sound $260.00
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LIONEL POSTWAR O GAUGE 225 CO ALCO POWER UNIT DIESEL X390
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lionel 2243 santa fe ab unit diesels
lionel 2243 santa fe ab unit diesels $56.00 (2 Bids)
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HO Tyco PENN CENTRAL Diesel DUMMY A UNIT
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WESTERN PACIFC PERLMAN GREEN DIESEL HOOD UNIT
WESTERN PACIFC PERLMAN GREEN DIESEL HOOD UNIT $4.50
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WESTERN PACIFC PERLMAN GREEN DIESEL HOOD UNIT
WESTERN PACIFC PERLMAN GREEN DIESEL HOOD UNIT $4.50
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USA TRAINS G SCALE SANTA FE WARBONNET F 3 AB UNIT DIESEL LOCO BNIB R22257
USA TRAINS G SCALE SANTA FE WARBONNET F 3 AB UNIT DIESEL LOCO BNIB R22257 $769.99
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WESTERN PACIFC PERLMAN GREEN DIESEL HOOD UNIT
WESTERN PACIFC PERLMAN GREEN DIESEL HOOD UNIT $4.50
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Lionel 5 Unit Diesel Freight Set 11530NIB1965
Lionel 5 Unit Diesel Freight Set 11530NIB1965 $295.00
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WESTERN PACIFC PERLMAN GREEN DIESEL HOOD UNIT
WESTERN PACIFC PERLMAN GREEN DIESEL HOOD UNIT $4.50
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Lionel 204 Santa Fe Alco Diesel AA Units
Lionel 204 Santa Fe Alco Diesel AA Units $67.88 (9 Bids)
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LGB 22578 SEE THRU F7 A UNIT DIESEL LOCO NEW IN BOX RARE
LGB 22578 SEE THRU F7 A UNIT DIESEL LOCO NEW IN BOX RARE $499.99
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Lionel 8453 Erie Alco B Unit Diesel
Lionel  8453 Erie Alco B Unit Diesel $31.00 (9 Bids)
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AHM RIVAROSSI Southern Pacific 8803 Diesel A B Units Powered Dummy HO NIB 1973
AHM RIVAROSSI Southern Pacific 8803 Diesel A B Units Powered  Dummy HO NIB 1973 $49.99
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LIONEL BOX ONLY FOR 2363C ILLINOIS CENTRAL F 3 DIESEL B UNIT WITH LINER LOOK
LIONEL BOX ONLY FOR 2363C ILLINOIS CENTRAL F 3 DIESEL B UNIT WITH LINER LOOK $81.00 (2 Bids)
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Bachmann HO Scale 8 Wheel Drive FT A Unit DRGW Diesel Engine 11703
Bachmann HO Scale 8 Wheel Drive FT A Unit DRGW Diesel Engine 11703 $14.99 (1 Bid)
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Microscale Decal HO 87 109 Union Pacific E and F Unit Diesels 1946+
Microscale Decal HO 87 109 Union Pacific E and F Unit Diesels 1946+ $6.25
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American Flyer Tender E unit S Scale Works Ok Many Models Some Diesels
American Flyer Tender E unit S Scale Works Ok Many Models  Some Diesels $4.99 (1 Bid)
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Microscale Decal HO 87 1018 MStL Diesel F Units
Microscale Decal HO 87 1018 MStL Diesel F Units $6.25
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Marx HO New Haven Diesel Powered A Dummy B Dummy A Unit
Marx HO New Haven Diesel Powered A Dummy B Dummy A Unit $20.50 (2 Bids)
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HO scale Bachmann RTR Santa Fe FT A unit powered diesel
HO scale Bachmann RTR Santa Fe FT A unit powered diesel $24.95
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LIONEL 8567 SOUTHERN A UNIT DIESEL OB UNRAN O SCALE
LIONEL 8567 SOUTHERN A UNIT DIESEL OB UNRAN O SCALE $99.99
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HO VINTAGE ATLAS F3 DIESEL LOCO UNIT BAY CUSTOM PAINT
HO VINTAGE ATLAS F3 DIESEL LOCO UNIT BAY CUSTOM PAINT $0.99 (1 Bid)
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Microscale Decals Stock 87 810 Pennsylvania Railroad E Unit Diesels 1953 1968
Microscale Decals Stock 87 810 Pennsylvania Railroad E Unit Diesels 1953 1968 $7.00
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Vintage John English HO Diecast ALCO A B Unit Diesel Locomotive ShellsLot of 2
Vintage John English HO Diecast ALCO A  B Unit Diesel Locomotive ShellsLot of 2 $9.99
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Athearn F7B Dummy Amtrak Diesel B Unit HO Scale
Athearn F7B Dummy Amtrak Diesel B Unit HO Scale $5.99 (1 Bid)
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Lionel 2378 Milwaukee Road F 3 B Unit Diesel O Scale Super Nice
Lionel 2378 Milwaukee Road F 3 B Unit Diesel O Scale Super Nice $274.99
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HO scale Mantua Tyco PARTS diesel locomotive F unit clip on in fuel tank weight
HO scale Mantua Tyco PARTS diesel locomotive F unit clip on in fuel tank weight $0.99 (1 Bid)
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LIONEL 28905 SANTA FE NON POWERED FT A UNIT DIESEL ENGINE EL CAPITAN SF TRAIN
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HO scale Mantua Tyco PARTS diesel locomotive GP unit fuel tank weight
HO scale Mantua Tyco PARTS diesel locomotive GP unit fuel tank weight $0.99
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DTD N SCALE ATLAS EMD E8 AB UNITS CNW 5021A 5008B DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE SET
DTD N SCALE ATLAS EMD E8 AB UNITS CNW 5021A 5008B DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE SET $16.05 (3 Bids)
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MTH 20 20156 3 F 3 B Unit Diesel Non Powered CNW
MTH 20 20156 3 F 3 B Unit Diesel Non Powered  CNW $159.99
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LGB G 26570 26582 GN GREAT NORHTERN F 7 AB DIESEL UNITS
LGB G 26570 26582 GN GREAT NORHTERN F 7 AB DIESEL UNITS $455.50 (8 Bids)
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MTH 20 2970 3 Alco PA B Unit Diesel Non Powered
MTH 20 2970 3 Alco PA B Unit Diesel Non Powered $159.99
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EMD F9 Diesel engine A B Units NIB
EMD F9 Diesel engine A  B Units NIB $19.95
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N Scale Great Northern Diesel Locomotive Bachmann B Unit RR
N Scale Great Northern Diesel Locomotive Bachmann B Unit RR $28.26
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Microscale Decals Stock 87 561 Chicago North Western E Unit Diesels 1937 60
Microscale Decals Stock 87 561 Chicago  North Western E Unit Diesels 1937 60 $7.00
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TWO CANADIAN NATIONAL F UNIT DIESELS RUN OKAY HO
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NEW 2353 11 PORTHOLE LENSES FOR LIONEL TRAINS POSTWAR F 3 DIESEL A B UNITS
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MTH Southern Pacific E 8 B Diesel Unit 301413 NIB Locomotive
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FOUR WATER SLIDE DECALS for LIONEL TRAINS PW 2032 ALCO A A ERIE DIESEL UNITS
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MICROSCALE N DECAL SET 60 77 SANTA FE F UNIT DIESEL CABS
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VTG ADAMS SON SANTA FE O SCALE BRASS FT B UNIT DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE NON POWERED
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Custom Finishing HO 287 Modern Trailer Diesel Refrigeration Unit
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HO SCALE BACHMANN BALTIMORE OHIO FT A UNIT DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE NEW OLD STOCK
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HO SCALE BACHMANN CO CHESSIE SYSTEM F9 A UNIT DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE NEW OLD STOCK
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Lionel 8252 DH Delaware Alco A Unit Diesel Shell Part
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Lionel METCA Jersey Central F 3 ABA Diesel Units Mixed Chassis
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LIONEL POSTWAR 2353 SANTA FE F3 DIESEL AA UNITS TYPE IIWITH BOXES
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Auburn Kusan F 7 SILVER FLASH A unit diesel AMT KMT
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LIONEL TRAINS RARE WABASH F 3 AB DIESEL ENGINE SET 2240 POSTWAR 2367 B UNIT
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Microscale Decal HO 87 399 Family Lines Diesels Diesel Switcher F Unit
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MTH Ho New Haven Alco PA Diesel A Unit McGinnis Scheme 0785
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HO scale Rooftop Air CondUnit For Diesel Loco 2 each
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Lionel O Gauge Pennsylvania Dual Motor Diesel with matching non power unit
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LotD 9 IHC Erie E 8 A unit nonpowered Diesel locomotive HO
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HO GAUGE BACHMANN 11707 FT DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE A UNIT NEW YORK CENTRAL RAILROAD
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LotD 10 Rivarossi Erie E 8 B unit nonpowered Diesel locomotive HO
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Microscale Decal HO 87 45 Great Northern Diesels Cab Units Diesel Cabs G
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LIONEL Southern Pacific 3 Unit Alco FA2 Diesel 6 8552
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LIONEL POST WAR SANTA FE 2333 20 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE AND DUMMY UNIT AMAZING
LIONEL POST WAR SANTA FE 2333 20 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE AND DUMMY UNIT AMAZING $76.00 (5 Bids)
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Herald King Decal L 311 RFP Diesel Hood Unit 1984
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American Models CO EMD FP 7B Diesel Locomotive B unit w sound
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O Gauge Railroading Lionel Diesel ZW Transformer Smoke Unit Hi Rail Switches DVD
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LIONEL 2333 SANTA FE F3 DIESEL POWER A UNIT B UNIT DUMMY A UNIT1948 49
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HO OO Bachmann CN Diesel A Unit and Freight Cars Train RR
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Microscale Decal HO 87 530 Northern Pacific Passenger F Unit Diesels 1946 197
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MTH GM EMD Demonstrator Model F 3 B Unit Dummy Diesel Engine 30 2142 3 MIB
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Unit Diesel

Diesel Fuel Prices Versus Gasoline Prices

History has it that the gasoline prices have been higher than the diesel fuel prices.  But then again, this does not always hold true.  During some winters, the demand for distillate heating oil increases which also raises the price of diesel fuel—so much so that is becomes more expensive than gasoline.

In the United States since September 2004, the price of diesel fuel has been by and large higher than the price of gasoline all year round and this is due to numerous reasons.  The worldwide steady increase of demand for diesel fuel and other distillate fuel oils has put pressure on the tight global refining capacity—more so with the strong demand of such products in China, Europe, and the United States.

The transition from low sulfur diesel (LSD) fuel to ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel in the United States has affected the diesel fuel production and distribution costs.  This is due to the new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards for diesel fuel sulfur content.

Another reason for this shift in the norm between gasoline and diesel fuel prices is that the federal excise tax on the latter is higher than the tax on gasoline.

The Primary Factors Affecting The Price Of Diesel

Cost and supply of crude oil – The worldwide supply and demand of crude oil determines its price, and the rising demand has put great pressure on the supply.  The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has all of the spare production capacity and possesses a significant percentage of the world's crude oil reserves.  The prices spike as a response to the disorder in the international and domestic crude oil supply.

Tight refining capacity and international diesel fuel demand – Refineries in the United States have been in operations at around 90-percent capacity.  Other countries depend more heavily on distillates and diesel fuel than does United States, thus making the refining capacity tight worldwide.  Competing international demand for refined distillates affects the price of diesel fuel in the United States.

Product supply/demand imbalances – The prices of other commodities are more stable as compared to the prices of fuels because of the dependence on petroleum and because there are few alternative fuels in the market.  The stocks decline fast if the supply declines unexpectedly.  When stocks are low and declining, some players may bid higher for the product.  Prices will stay high if the diesel fuel transportation system cannot support the flow of surplus supplies.

Seasonality in the demand for diesel fuel and distillates – The price of diesel fuel slowly rises during the fall, declines in the late winter, rises through the early spring, and then declines in the summer.  The demand by farmers during the different seasons creates an upward pressure on the diesel prices.

Transportation costs – The distance between the retail location and distribution terminals and refineries has a direct relationship with the transportation cost—that is, an increase in one increases the other.

Regional operating costs and local competition – Depending on the location of the dealer, the cost of doing business varies which include wages and salaries, benefits, equipment, lease, insurance, overhead, and state and local fees. Even if retail stations are in close proximity to one another, they still have differing costs.  Another factor that affects diesel fuel prices is the number and location of the local competitors.

Gas prices are rising and you are feeling the pinch everytime you top up diesel fuel at the station. The best way to get out of the increasing fuel price is to look into alternative fuel.

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