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How does the cost of corn compare with oil and other fuels?

April 26, 2017compare Corn COST fuels Oil

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How does the cost of corn compare with oil and other fuels?

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Corn has been significantly less costly than fossil fuels. Nationwide, the cost of corn per BTU of heat provided has ranged from 25% to 75% less than the cost of oil. This range is based on three factors: a. the outrageous swings in the cost of oil; b. a variation in cost of corn; and c. a relatively small variation of the energy value of corn.