Gas Prices

Gas prices are soaring in some parts of the United States; but diesel
prices are substantially lower.
In Agawam Massachusetts, 60 miles from refineries and ports on
Conencticuts's Long Island Sound shore; gasoline is $2.21 per gallon ...
diesel fuel was selling at $1.79 per gallon.

Before you make a conversion -- remember that in early summer crunches
past; the situtaion was opposite; and the truckers accsed the oil
companiesof forfeiti their interests to keep the casual gasoline using
car owners happy.

Both users vote ... and economically .. .?
well that multiplier makes a difference. $2.29 a gallon for diesel can
spell bankruptcy for independent truckers and inflation to cover rising
transportation costs.

Annually this shortage occurs as refineries balance competing needs with
more expensive oil after the winter crunch. If asked - the cheaper
diesel is the lesser of two evils.



Diesel SUV's anyone?