Fuel Type Cost Comparison
Diesel, propane, natural gas, and gasoline side by side on the same load and the same hours, in dollars per hour and per year.
Result
Diesel per year
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Diesel per hour
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Natural gas per year
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Natural gas per hour
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Gasoline per year
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Gasoline per hour
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Propane per year
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Propane per hour
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Formula
Calculation logicWhat to check
- Delivered prices in your region at the volume you will buy
- Whether the site has gas service at adequate pressure
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