Jim Staniforth wrote:
What is the current price of diesel versus mogas in Australia?
In the US, the fuel companies have figured out that they can charge
more for diesel than even premium gasoline. For example, at the moment
I'm in Las Vegas where regular mogas is about $3.65US per US gallon,
premium mogas around $3.90, and diesel $4.35. These figures are $.25
or so less than at home in California. Truckers and those who paid
extra for diesel vehicles are furious, as we all know diesel fuel is
more easily produced.
It's a matter of time before this daylight robbery happens in
Australia, if it hasn't already. If so, this throws the economic
advantage of diesel out the window and all you're left with is a bad
smell.
Not quite true. Yes, here in Aus we have diesel prices that are about
15-25c higher than petrol. but (at least in my 2.0 litre turbo diesel
Citroen C5) I am still saving money compared to the Mazda Tribute (2.6
litre, petrol), despite that higher price.
Towing Alice in her trailer on the highway I average about 8
litres/100km (without the trailer I get 6 litres/100km) whereas with the
Mazda I got about 10 litres/100km (no trailer) and 13 litres/100km (with
trailer).
Having experienced the fuel consumption (yet still sporty performance)
of these engines in a hire car in Europe, this was a major determinant
for me when I switched cars last year.
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Robert Hart [EMAIL PROTECTED]
+61 (0)438 385 533 http://www.hart.wattle.id.au
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