Q. Special Winter grade diesel has been launched recently in which Indian state/UT?
Answer:
Ladakh
Notes: Indian Oil Corporation on 17th November, 2019, launched special winter grade diesel that will remain unfrozen even at -33 degree Celsius. This will help to provide continuous and year-round access to the snow-covered regions. The fuel meets BIS specification of BS-VI grade .It was produced and certified at Panipat Refinery. The winter grade diesel is to be supplied to the region from Jalandar in Punjab.
Diesel Fuel is prone to waxing in cold weather. Below its Cloud Point, diesel begins to form wax particles. Cloud Point refers to the temperature below which the fuel particles begin to cloud together and form solidified waxes. The waxing in diesel fuel can be prevented by using certain additives.