Whenever gas prices climb dramatically, the gas companies shift a noticeable part of the load to diesel, and the price of diesel fuel climbs higher than premium gasoline. By doing this, they keep the regular gasoline prices *a little* lower, keeping supply and demand in check, and they get more money from a contingent that has no real choice but to buy just as much fuel as ever - the trucking industry.
As a reference, I had a diesel truck from 2001- 2005, and i was paying less than 87 all the way up until late 2004. Last year, the prices skyrocketed, then dropped down below standard gas again. Now, they rise. It's a bit of a pain for us diesel lovers, but, in the end, we still save money by nearly doubling fuel economy. |