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wont everything on the shelves be more expensive too?
In the past if something was popular the prices came down... not it seems with diesel...
Er in the past if demand was high for the same supply prices went up, tis the law of supply and demand, only time prices come down is if for example a manufacturer is benefiting from economies of scale, or new production techniques.
Few houses available prices go UP.
Few good used cars of a particular type prices go UP.
Plenty crap cars of a particular type about price comes DOWN.
Whatever... your not a diesel user then? Good choice (with hindsight)
that's because the two first examples relate to a shortage in supply (with no change on demand, hence price increase). The third example is an increase in supply with no change in demand, hence a fall in the average price level.
I can't believe people are suprised the price of diesel is on the up with so many people buying diesel fuelled cars
Hmmm... the article states that demand will indeed increase, as a preferred ecologigally friendly fuel for ships (ffs) and force up the price for all.
Diesel is not the unrefined sludge it used to be by the way, it is a far more sophisticated fuel now, but 10 - 12p extra per litre over unleaded is taking the proverbial Mickey IMO.
IIRC diesel is a by-product of petrol anyway and only needs a little bit of work to refine it into the finished product.
the thing is, diesel cars have always been, and still are more toxic than petrol
the thing is, diesel cars have always been, and still are more toxic than petrol
Depends what kind of diesel you use and if you have a DPF, technology in both is constantly evolving.
Still emit more nox than petrols. And DPF's add to serviceable consumables and need to be replaced at service adding to harmful waste stock piles.