The maintenance difference isn't that large. Diesel in a good tank also lasts an extremely long time, unlike gasoline. Diesel engines are more thermally efficient so you get more electricity per unit of fuel burned. The tanks don't need to be under pressure or replaced nearly as often as those for propane either. This is why most hospitals, data centers etc. that aren't near a natural gas line use diesel generators not propane. Natural gas has the benefit that when piped in, you don't need storage at all.

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prometheus76 a day ago | parent | next [-]

If you have access to ethanol-free fuel, that basically eliminates gasoline "going bad". It's the ethanol that degenerates over time.

	▲	seabrookmx 18 hours ago \| parent [-]
		I wouldn't say it "eliminates" it. Even without ethanol, gasoline still goes bad far faster than diesel. Gasoline is full of aromatic hydrocarbons that eventually will break down, and after a few years you're left with a brown stinky liquid. Up until a year ago where I live, Chevron 94 Octane was ethanol free. I had issues with older carbureted engines after leaving gas in them for ~2 years. With E10 I wouldn't dare go that long as it can be so corrosive.

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themafia 21 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

I can fill diesel tanks myself if need be.

I'm going to have a hell of a time with LPG.