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by 2143 1415 days ago
> Gasoline is currently $3.58/gallon here, and diesel almost $5/gallon

Why is diesel more expensive? Don't you get diesel earlier in the refinement process?

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Demand for diesel has been higher as supply chains catch up. In general you are correct, but ULSD goes through a desulfurization process which makes diesel a cleaner fuel while increasing costs.