. Diesel fuel hasn’t dropped off so rapidly though. Combine that with concerns over potentially illegal modifications and the payoff for having a diesel-powered vehicle might not be enough. So, would you buy a used diesel in the States today?
According to the AAA, gas prices hovered around $3.17 a year ago. Today, they’re up to $3.70 after a huge spike that we all noticed during the spring and summer of this year. Diesel prices also saw that spike but they haven’t returned to anywhere close to where they were a year ago. The national average 12 months back was just $3.29. Today, it’s $5 and there’s seemingly no end in sight. What used to be a fuel type associated with good economy and decent power is no longer seen in the same light. What’s worse is that some modifications could open an owner up to serious legal trouble.