operating expenses millions 2010 2009 2008 % (  % ) change 2010 v 2009 % (  % ) change 2009 v 2008 . millions                         | 2010    | 2009    | 2008    | % (  % ) change 2010 v 2009 | % (  % ) change2009 v 2008
compensation and benefits        | $ 4314  | $ 4063  | $ 4457  | 6% ( 6 % )                  | ( 9 ) % (  % )            
fuel                             | 2486    | 1763    | 3983    | 41                          | -56 ( 56 )                
purchased services and materials | 1836    | 1644    | 1928    | 12                          | -15 ( 15 )                
depreciation                     | 1487    | 1427    | 1366    | 4                           | 4                         
equipment and other rents        | 1142    | 1180    | 1326    | -3 ( 3 )                    | -11 ( 11 )                
other                            | 719     | 687     | 840     | 5                           | -18 ( 18 )                
total                            | $ 11984 | $ 10764 | $ 13900 | 11% ( 11 % )                | ( 23 ) % (  % )            operating expenses increased $ 1.2 billion in 2010 versus 2009 .our fuel price per gallon increased 31% ( 31 % ) during the year , accounting for $ 566 million of the increase .wage and benefit inflation , depreciation , volume-related costs , and property taxes also contributed to higher expenses during 2010 compared to 2009 .cost savings from productivity improvements and better resource utilization partially offset these increases .operating expenses decreased $ 3.1 billion in 2009 versus 2008 .our fuel price per gallon declined 44% ( 44 % ) during 2009 , decreasing operating expenses by $ 1.3 billion compared to 2008 .cost savings from lower volume , productivity improvements , and better resource utilization also decreased operating expenses in 2009 .in addition , lower casualty expense resulting primarily from improving trends in safety performance decreased operating expenses in 2009 .conversely , wage and benefit inflation partially offset these reductions .compensation and benefits 2013 compensation and benefits include wages , payroll taxes , health and welfare costs , pension costs , other postretirement benefits , and incentive costs .general wage and benefit inflation increased costs by approximately $ 190 million in 2010 compared to 2009 .volume- related expenses and higher equity and incentive compensation also drove costs up during the year .workforce levels declined 1% ( 1 % ) in 2010 compared to 2009 as network efficiencies and ongoing productivity initiatives enabled us to effectively handle the 13% ( 13 % ) increase in volume levels with fewer employees .lower volume and productivity initiatives led to a 10% ( 10 % ) decline in our workforce in 2009 compared to 2008 , saving $ 516 million during the year .conversely , general wage and benefit inflation increased expenses , partially offsetting these savings .fuel 2013 fuel includes locomotive fuel and gasoline for highway and non-highway vehicles and heavy equipment .higher diesel fuel prices , which averaged $ 2.29 per gallon ( including taxes and transportation costs ) in 2010 compared to $ 1.75 per gallon in 2009 , increased expenses by $ 566 million .volume , as measured by gross ton-miles , increased 10% ( 10 % ) in 2010 versus 2009 , driving fuel expense up by $ 166 million .conversely , the use of newer , more fuel efficient locomotives , our fuel conservation programs and efficient network operations drove a 3% ( 3 % ) improvement in our fuel consumption rate in 2010 , resulting in $ 40 million of cost savings versus 2009 at the 2009 average fuel price .lower diesel fuel prices , which averaged $ 1.75 per gallon ( including taxes and transportation costs ) in 2009 compared to $ 3.15 per gallon in 2008 , reduced expenses by $ 1.3 billion in 2009 .volume , as measured by gross ton-miles , decreased 17% ( 17 % ) in 2009 , lowering expenses by $ 664 million compared to 2008 .our fuel consumption rate improved 4% ( 4 % ) in 2009 , resulting in $ 147 million of cost savings versus 2008 at the 2008 average fuel price .the consumption rate savings versus 2008 using the lower 2009 fuel price was $ 68 million .newer , more fuel efficient locomotives , reflecting locomotive acquisitions in recent years and the impact of a smaller fleet due to storage of some of our older locomotives ; increased use of 2010 operating expenses .
Question: what is the net change of diesel fuel prices from 2009 to 2010?
Steps: subtract(2.29, 1.75)
Answer: 0.54
Question: what was that change divided by the 2009 value?

Read the following texts and table with financial data from an S&P 500 earnings report carefully.Based on the question-answer history (if provided), answer the last question. The answer may require mathematical calculation based on the data provided.
operating expenses millions 2010 2009 2008 % (  % ) change 2010 v 2009 % (  % ) change 2009 v 2008 . millions                         | 2010    | 2009    | 2008    | % (  % ) change 2010 v 2009 | % (  % ) change2009 v 2008
compensation and benefits        | $ 4314  | $ 4063  | $ 4457  | 6% ( 6 % )                  | ( 9 ) % (  % )            
fuel                             | 2486    | 1763    | 3983    | 41                          | -56 ( 56 )                
purchased services and materials | 1836    | 1644    | 1928    | 12                          | -15 ( 15 )                
depreciation                     | 1487    | 1427    | 1366    | 4                           | 4                         
equipment and other rents        | 1142    | 1180    | 1326    | -3 ( 3 )                    | -11 ( 11 )                
other                            | 719     | 687     | 840     | 5                           | -18 ( 18 )                
total                            | $ 11984 | $ 10764 | $ 13900 | 11% ( 11 % )                | ( 23 ) % (  % )            operating expenses increased $ 1.2 billion in 2010 versus 2009 .our fuel price per gallon increased 31% ( 31 % ) during the year , accounting for $ 566 million of the increase .wage and benefit inflation , depreciation , volume-related costs , and property taxes also contributed to higher expenses during 2010 compared to 2009 .cost savings from productivity improvements and better resource utilization partially offset these increases .operating expenses decreased $ 3.1 billion in 2009 versus 2008 .our fuel price per gallon declined 44% ( 44 % ) during 2009 , decreasing operating expenses by $ 1.3 billion compared to 2008 .cost savings from lower volume , productivity improvements , and better resource utilization also decreased operating expenses in 2009 .in addition , lower casualty expense resulting primarily from improving trends in safety performance decreased operating expenses in 2009 .conversely , wage and benefit inflation partially offset these reductions .compensation and benefits 2013 compensation and benefits include wages , payroll taxes , health and welfare costs , pension costs , other postretirement benefits , and incentive costs .general wage and benefit inflation increased costs by approximately $ 190 million in 2010 compared to 2009 .volume- related expenses and higher equity and incentive compensation also drove costs up during the year .workforce levels declined 1% ( 1 % ) in 2010 compared to 2009 as network efficiencies and ongoing productivity initiatives enabled us to effectively handle the 13% ( 13 % ) increase in volume levels with fewer employees .lower volume and productivity initiatives led to a 10% ( 10 % ) decline in our workforce in 2009 compared to 2008 , saving $ 516 million during the year .conversely , general wage and benefit inflation increased expenses , partially offsetting these savings .fuel 2013 fuel includes locomotive fuel and gasoline for highway and non-highway vehicles and heavy equipment .higher diesel fuel prices , which averaged $ 2.29 per gallon ( including taxes and transportation costs ) in 2010 compared to $ 1.75 per gallon in 2009 , increased expenses by $ 566 million .volume , as measured by gross ton-miles , increased 10% ( 10 % ) in 2010 versus 2009 , driving fuel expense up by $ 166 million .conversely , the use of newer , more fuel efficient locomotives , our fuel conservation programs and efficient network operations drove a 3% ( 3 % ) improvement in our fuel consumption rate in 2010 , resulting in $ 40 million of cost savings versus 2009 at the 2009 average fuel price .lower diesel fuel prices , which averaged $ 1.75 per gallon ( including taxes and transportation costs ) in 2009 compared to $ 3.15 per gallon in 2008 , reduced expenses by $ 1.3 billion in 2009 .volume , as measured by gross ton-miles , decreased 17% ( 17 % ) in 2009 , lowering expenses by $ 664 million compared to 2008 .our fuel consumption rate improved 4% ( 4 % ) in 2009 , resulting in $ 147 million of cost savings versus 2008 at the 2008 average fuel price .the consumption rate savings versus 2008 using the lower 2009 fuel price was $ 68 million .newer , more fuel efficient locomotives , reflecting locomotive acquisitions in recent years and the impact of a smaller fleet due to storage of some of our older locomotives ; increased use of 2010 operating expenses .
Question: what is the net change of diesel fuel prices from 2009 to 2010?
Steps: subtract(2.29, 1.75)
Answer: 0.54
Question: what was that change divided by the 2009 value?
