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Why is diesel fuel more expensive that unleaded petrol?
I understand that diesel is produced earlier in the refining process than petrol so takes less energy to produce. Also am I wrong in thinking that more diesel fuel is sold than pertol so with economy of scale it should be cheaper? Is it threfore that the duty is greater?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.There is an argument that says that diesel fueled vehicles cause more pollution than petrol fuelled cars, mainly due to the particulate matter.
Diesel fuel is cheaper to produce than petrol, but the refineries are unable to cope with the demand at present.
We should and could have better fuels, but the oil companies are afraid of losing their profits and the government just kowtows to them.
-very informative and insightful!
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