PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum (http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/index.php)
-   Diesel Discussion (http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/forumdisplay.php?f=15)
-   -   diesel is way expensive!! $4.00 (http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=216281)

e300D97 03-12-2008 03:08 PM

Just went by the Local TOMS here in South Eastern PA and Diesel was 4.07

BioDieseLandon 03-12-2008 03:14 PM

In seattle im fortunate because dino is about 3.99/gal and good old Biodiesel has stayed around 3.60/gal. Its a win/win situation because i used to buy bio even when it costed more than dino. im hoping to see dinodiesel climb and biodiesel stay the same or drop to push more people into it.

knipdlo 03-12-2008 04:00 PM

pulled into FasTrack the other day- they took down their diesel price sign- I found out why- $4.15/g probably more now...

National Grid is next door (lots of F-250s and Chevy 3500HDs) it looks like a used car lot- there are about 5 trucks for sale..

oh well...we need BIO in the NorthEast!

rwthomas1 03-12-2008 04:43 PM

Right now petro diesel is $4+per gallon. Locally produced BD99 at the pump or delivered to your home, for on road use, $3.54per gallon. Trouble is, that station is on the other end of the state. I am getting setup to have bulk home delivery of on road fuel. RT

JimS 03-12-2008 04:49 PM

I just joined my local biodiesel co-op. I buy B100 @ $3.50 per gallon. The fuel is made from 100% veg oil, not chick fat. No difference in performance and engine seems to run quieter.

tankdriver 03-12-2008 05:12 PM

$3.97 here in Col.:mad:

BioDieseLandon 03-12-2008 05:28 PM

i notice my car starts faster on Biodiesel.

Knightrider966 03-12-2008 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mobetta (Post 1790735)
that wont last- think of how much petroleum is used to grow the soybeans and corn. from the nitrogen fertilizer to fueling the combines and tractors,trucks, barges', and processing plants, its all petroleum.

of course so is all that cheep chinese plastic crap being shoved down our throats at the local big box............

uh-oh-might be time to move to OD..................:D

No! No! No! :eek: Biodiesel is SELF SUPPORTING! ;)The biodiesel made is being used where fuel is needed to grow and produce more of it. This was part of the deal to produce clean biofuels that are self serving. This was the reason for the tax credit in the first place! The only place dino plays a role is where transport is needed to get it to market where trucks are necessary, otherwise it goes by bulk on rails. The places where Biodiesel goes by road is where it costs more because we have to use our trucks to haul it to location for sale.;)

Knightrider966 03-12-2008 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BioDieseLandon (Post 1790958)
i notice my car starts faster on Biodiesel.

Me too!:D

2.5Turbo 03-12-2008 06:31 PM

$3.70 is the cheapest in town right now. The bio down by the port in Tacoma is currently $4.59 :eek: Maybe I need to start filling up on that cheap(ish) Seattle bio whenever I'm up there...

tedward 03-12-2008 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig (Post 1790800)

I feel your pain. With 35 trucks on the road and each buying $900.00 worth of fuel a day. Its getts hard to go in to the office. I have an S600 and I dont feel so bad filling up!

Hatterasguy 03-12-2008 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tedward (Post 1791026)
I feel your pain. With 35 trucks on the road and each buying $900.00 worth of fuel a day. Its getts hard to go in to the office. I have an S600 and I dont feel so bad filling up!

How are the trucking companies handling this? I assume they would simply add a fuel surcharge to the bill and pass the cost along. Since everyone has to pay the same for fuel I don't see how anyone can argue with it.

I see the other end suppliers are certainly adding on a fuel charge for the consumer.

dagObx 03-12-2008 09:00 PM

It just hit
 
$4.24 out here at the NC Outer Banks - up from $3.88.

If any of you are headed out here for holiday, bring your own.........

oilslick 03-12-2008 09:35 PM

Kia's keep lookin'
 
better and better!:eek: Just kidding! I am thinkin' of tradin' in the two diesels and getting somethin' else though.

My wife is now working to pay for groceries and diesel. She used to make our "extra" money but not anymore at $4.00/gal. I told her to give her two week notice. We'll sell the '87 300D first and use the "87 300SDL for now. It's bad when you can't afford to drive to work! Is it alright for a preacher to cuss???:o

Kevin

pmari 03-12-2008 09:41 PM

I was just reading....
 
The railroads and large trucking companies started buying 10 year fuel contracts a few years ago that locked them in at $2.00 (or below). So say good bye to the independent guy's.....:mad:




Quote:

Originally Posted by Hatterasguy (Post 1791121)
How are the trucking companies handling this?
.



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:08 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website