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Fuel is sold by volume, which is why volumetric fuel efficiency is desirable to the consumer

Fuel is sold by volume and fuel type; diesel is about 25% more expensive per gallon than regular gasoline where I am.

And it is 10% cheaper than gasoline where I am (South-Africa)

Correct - where I am it is cheaper most of the year, a bit more expensive in the winter.