Cath Conway wrote: > Can anyone explain why it is more expensive in Australia when > it is a less refined product?
> (actually yes I know the answer is taxes but why is the tax > not consistent across all fuels? Why do Diesel users pay more?) A quick search on Google found the following page: http://www.aip.com.au/pricing/facts/Facts_about_Diesel_Prices.htm It is the oil industry explaining why diesel prices are what they are (with the added bonus of *lots* of underlining). It seems to boil down to: Singapore price + shipping + taxes - subsidies + profit Note that the allowable sulphur content of Australian diesel was reduced from 500 pmm (IIRC) to the current level of 50 ppm within the last couple of years meaning higher refining costs. Mark ________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Catherine Conway Sent: Tuesday, 13 May 2008 8:28 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] diesel pricing Can anyone explain why it is more expensive in Australia when it is a less refined product? (actually yes I know the answer is taxes but why is the tax not consistent across all fuels? Why do Diesel users pay more?) -Cath IMPORTANT: This email remains the property of the Australian Defence Organisation and is subject to the jurisdiction of section 70 of the CRIMES ACT 1914. If you have received this email in error, you are requested to contact the sender and delete the email. _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
