"False economy" of diesel

According to a new study conducted in the UK, most diesel car owners have wasted money - because they won't achieve savings.

Because of high fuel prices, motorists rush to buy expensive diesel cars in an attempt to save money on running costs. However, analysis shows that even buying a used diesel is cost-effective as long as you get at least 10,000 miles (16,000 km) per year. Last year saw record sales of diesels, which for the first time in British history surpassed sales of petrol cars. A total of 981,594 new diesel cars were sold, 50,000 more than petrol cars. Nevertheless, new and used diesel cars sold at a higher price than gasoline cars. For example, the average three-year-old family diesel costs 2,000 pounds ( $3,200) more than its gasoline equivalent. Experts believe most diesel car owners are throwing their money away. Adrian Rushmore, editor of Glass's Guide, said: "The 10,000-mile figure is based on the average price of a car and the current price of fuel. And we know that the vast majority of private owners of UK diesel cars get less than 10,000 miles a year."
The average price of diesel in Britain last week was 147.9 pence (29 rubles) per liter, and unleaded gasoline was 142.2 pence (28 rubles).

Based on foreign press for ForTrader.org