On Sunday, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) launched a special winter-grade diesel for the high-altitude regions of Ladakh that can withstand extremely low temperatures during the winter months. AdvertisingRegular diesel fuel contains paraffin wax which is added for improving viscosity and lubrication. Special types of diesel are thus used at low temperatures that contain additives enabling the fuel to remain fluid in such conditions. According to the IOC statement, arrangements have been made for pumping the winter-grade diesel from the Panipat Refinery to Jalandhar. The company expects the sale of the winter-grade fuel to be around 4 lakh litres for the period December-March, it said in the statement.

Source: Indian Express November 18, 2019 10:18 UTC