ENERGY GUIDE

Diesel cost per kWh

Diesel contains approximately 9.8 kWh of fuel energy per litre. Divide the price per litre by 9.8 to estimate the cost per kWh before engine or heating losses.

How to compare costs

At £1.50 per litre, diesel costs roughly 15.3p per kWh of fuel energy. This is an illustration, not a live price.

What to consider

Diesel energy content varies with formulation. Vehicle engines and heating systems convert only part of that energy into useful output.

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Illustrative energy values and examples are not live supplier quotations. Verify assumptions for your fuel and equipment.