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Old 05-29-2008, 12:12 AM
spark3542 spark3542 is offline
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Originally Posted by Craig View Post
Keep in mind that kerosine is about 11-12% lower density than diesel, therefore it contains about 11-12% less energy per gallon. You should adjust your price accordingly.

Edit: based on your costs, the adjusted cost of the (untaxed) kerosine is about $4.50/gallon. Hardly worth it, even if you are planning on evading the taxes.
Lower density means less energy? How does that math work? gasoline has less energy than molasses?
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