buickanddeere
Super Member
Again, you're using an argument already proven to be false. The refineries have let go of a huge amount of profit recently when they dropped the price of gasoline 50%. The tax difference between gas and diesel has been steady for a long time, and is only $.06 to start with.
The companies that own the refineries here are some of the same companies that own refineries in the rest of the world....and they dropped their prices back down after they paid off the ULSD costs. The supply and demand issue in this country has gotten better, and is predicted to continue to get better as refineries adjust to the new demand. These aren't guesses, and aren't wild theories.
Either way, let us know when you get your tractor company off the ground and get some actual comparison numbers for a gasser CUT....I'm sure it will be interesting. :thumbsup:
Around the world the the taxes are the single largest cost of fuel. Gasoline in Europe was considered a luxury for the wealthy that could be taxed. And to force the middle class into politically correct socalist public transportation.Diesel was considered an essential for industry and farms and was taxed less. Simple .
Take away the btu per dollar advantage of diesel and the flexible markets drop diesel in a heartbeat.