Diesel fuel is essentially the same as number 2 heating or stove oil. The only variance is for taxation purposes and thus home heating oil has a dye added. Where no liquid natural gas (LNG) pipelines exist, home heat is sustained by oil, propane, or electricity – the first two are delivered by truck. Very few homes are now heated with wood. Here is a comparison chart for the United States:
A Sunday Short
A Sunday Short
A Sunday Short
Diesel fuel is essentially the same as number 2 heating or stove oil. The only variance is for taxation purposes and thus home heating oil has a dye added. Where no liquid natural gas (LNG) pipelines exist, home heat is sustained by oil, propane, or electricity – the first two are delivered by truck. Very few homes are now heated with wood. Here is a comparison chart for the United States: