What is red diesel and what is it used in?

What is Red diesel?

Red diesel is a fuel that is used in off-road vehicles and machinery. It is used in many industries, most prominently construction and farming. Red diesel is the same as regular diesel, but with a red dye added to it to prevent it being used on road-going vehicles.

In India, it often called red diesel oil. It costs merely 30 to 40 rupees per litre in india.

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Why Red diesel is cheaper?

Rebated fuel (red diesel) is cheaper than white diesel (road fuel) because of a lower fuel tax duty required to pay on it. The correct use of red fuel is for powering agricultural vehicles and machinery, fishing vessels, construction, and forestry machinery.

Which vehicles can use red diesel?

All diesel-powered vehicles can run on red diesel. However, should you use red diesel in a road vehicle, it is considered tax evasion and therefore breaking the law.

Can red diesel damage my car?

No not at all, red diesel is exactly the same as white, except for the red dye that is added. All diesel engines can run on red diesel, but if caught you will be fined or prosecuted.

Can red diesel be made white again?

Yes, the red dye can be removed but it is illegal to do so. The complexity of the process varies and is known as fuel laundering. Penalties include going to prison.

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