CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Indian Oil’s winter-grade diesel meets BIS specifications and has been produced and certified by the company’s Panipat refinery on 8 November.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is winter diesel? Winter diesel is a specialised fuel that was introduced by IOCL last year specifically for high altitude regions and low-temperature regions such as Ladakh, where ordinary diesel can become unusable.

Detailed explanation-3: -Winter grade diesel is formulated to contain an additive that prevents wax crystals forming at low temperatures, which means it will resist gelling in extremely cold temperatures. Winter fuel can be used all year round as it’s more resistant to cold (-12°C CFPP min) so it can be used in all seasons.

Detailed explanation-4: -Diesel #1 is also known as winter diesel because it performs better than Diesel #2 in cold temperatures. It has a lower viscosity and is not prone to gel in freezing temperatures. Most stations offer a premium Diesel mix that is blended for local weather conditions.

Detailed explanation-5: -Winter diesel fuel (also known as winter diesel, alpine diesel, or winterised diesel) refers to diesel fuel enhanced to prevent it from gelling in cold weather conditions. In general it is achieved by treatment with additives that change the low temperature characteristics of the fuel.