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Why are diesel prices so much higher than regular gas?

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Diesel fuel prices have generally trended higher than regular gasoline since 2004, reversing a historical trend where diesel was typically cheaper.

Diesel fuel historically was cheaper than regular gasoline, except during exceptionally cold winters when there was greater demand, but that trend started reversing around September 2004.

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