Okay, on all the kerosene pumps at the local gas stations is a sign which reads something like, “Undyed kerosene intended for non-taxable use.” Okay, what’s a taxable use for kerosene? I’ve also heard that if one uses kerosene to help heat their home they can write it off on their taxes. I can’t imagine how that would be true. Anybody got any answers?
With a little tweaking, kerosene can be used in place of diesel fuel. As for the taxes you still pay state tax, just not federal tax.
Might be similar to diesel fuel. There’s “on-road”, inteded for use in trucks and cars with diesel engines. Then there’s “off-road” intended for use in tractors and the like. “Off-road” has a red dye added and is allowed to contain a higher percentage of sulfer than on-road fuel. In Missouri off-road diesel runs about 35-40 cents per gallon cheaper.
So they are saying that you are not supposed to mix kerosine with your on-road diesel fuel to save money. Some folks mix kerosine and diesel for winter use to avoid gelling of the fuel.
Also, kerosene and jet fuel are basically the same thing. I don’t think that they really worry about a 747 pulling up to the pump but you know lawyers.