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Sorry to hear that, this is an very unfortunate side effect of this plunge in oil prices. I imagine North Dakota is in the same situation too.
Diesel prices NOT dropping!
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those working in resource sector (incl me :grin
need to compensate for these 100% inevitable ups and downs and live and spend rationally ESPECIALLY during the boom times so the bust times are easy to deal with.
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That is one thing I have yet to see in Canada, separate cash and credit gas prices. Quite common now in parts of the US.
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TD we do get 2-3 cents a liter off here in the east.
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I have never driven east of Winnipeg! lol So I guess I can only speak for western Canada! lol
Part of the reason diesel is so high in the US is the massive demand for the fuel in transportation, examples semi-trucks, ships, agriculture, construction, and railroads. As of yesterday i have found truckstops with fuel as low as 2.14 s gallon in Iowa at a bp
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Agreed. It doesn't help that it's the "heating oil season" and the fact that we send thousands of barrels of ULSD over seas each day.
On the trip to Vegas I was able to find diesel everywhere for less than $3 which is what most places along the Interstates were charging. It took a little work ahead of time to figure out where to stop, but all were within a few blocks of the interstate. The last station was in the middle of 2 or 3 truck stops on the interstate that had the tall signs that were $3.09. This Shell had a short sign you couldn't see and no access for large trucks, the diesel was $2.50 though.
I've learned that it not worthwhile to go very far out of the way to save a little in my truck because it will use more than I save pretty quick. The CTD can cover a much larger area before that happens.
I've learned that it not worthwhile to go very far out of the way to save a little in my truck because it will use more than I save pretty quick. The CTD can cover a much larger area before that happens.
Diesel here in some parts of Ohio is now down to between $2.89-$2.99/Gallon. Some places are lower, but I dont really trust some stations like that. I usually go to the local BP or Marathon, unless I absolutely need to go someplace else. Its a nice little break from what it has been. Still could come down a bit.
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Here in Iowa, our low point was $2.59/gal. for 100% #2 Diesel. It was about 10-15 cents lower if it was B20. Now we're back to $2.74-2.79/gal.
As of Sunday, everything is going up $0.10/gal. because the governor and state legislature decided it was a better idea to stick it to the people for another dime per gallon to keep our roads and bridges up to date rather than trimming all the waste and nonsense out of the state's general fund to pay for it.
They're also giving another $0.03/gal. break for blends of B11 and higher, which means 1) It makes it another 3 cents more expensive for those of us who avoid the Bio for its lower economy and potential to gunk up motors 2) it will encourage more stations to go with the B11-B20 blends in order to put a lower price on the sign, so we will have to look harder and experience more inconvenience in looking for B0
As of Sunday, everything is going up $0.10/gal. because the governor and state legislature decided it was a better idea to stick it to the people for another dime per gallon to keep our roads and bridges up to date rather than trimming all the waste and nonsense out of the state's general fund to pay for it.
They're also giving another $0.03/gal. break for blends of B11 and higher, which means 1) It makes it another 3 cents more expensive for those of us who avoid the Bio for its lower economy and potential to gunk up motors 2) it will encourage more stations to go with the B11-B20 blends in order to put a lower price on the sign, so we will have to look harder and experience more inconvenience in looking for B0
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