2006-07-29 20:55:47 · 8 answers · asked by superideaman 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Diesel fuel is not gas, it is a refined oil product. Diesel fuel is closer to being a light weight oil and is mush easier to refine than gasoline. In most states, particularly rural states it is less highly taxed.
2006-07-30 06:08:20 · answer #1 · answered by Albert F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is not as refined as gas or petrol and because diesel gas burns slowly than the premium gas
2006-07-29 21:13:40 · answer #2 · answered by claudiu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diesel is cheaper because it is one step down in the refinery process!
2006-07-29 20:57:20 · answer #3 · answered by Jimmy Pete 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the trucking industry, which uses it mostly. They've lobbyed for cheaper prices.
2006-07-29 20:59:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not as refined as regular gas. therefor it's cheaper to produce and cheaper to sale.
2006-07-29 20:58:51 · answer #5 · answered by DC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beacouse It releses more carbon dioxide to the air
2006-07-29 21:12:46 · answer #6 · answered by hacker2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It maybe where you are, but it certainly isn't the case here.
2006-07-29 20:58:38 · answer #7 · answered by dot&carryone. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not as well reformed.
2006-07-29 21:00:01 · answer #8 · answered by Teacher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋