Automotive Gas oil, also known as diesel, is generated from crude distillation process and is used to efficiently power internal combustion diesel engines. It is gotten in the mid-boiling range of the crude oil refining process. AGO is a less flammable fuel compared to other petroleum products such as premium motor spirit. It is more dependable and efficient when running heavy-duty equipment.

Automotive Gas Oil, or AGO, is the name given to fuel intended for use in road vehicles (trucks, buses, vans and cars) powered by diesel engines. AGO is used in two main types of vehicle:

Heavy-duty vehicles, such as trucks and buses. Light-duty vehicles, such as vans and passenger cars.

Diesel engines are widely used in heavy-duty vehicles. Such vehicles are frequently operated in fleets and are re-fueled centrally with fuel delivered direct from the supplier. In the light-duty vehicle sector, recent advances in engine design now also allow light-duty diesel engines to compete with gasoline engines on performance grounds.

Light duty vehicles are generally re-fueled through retail outlets. Although the emphasis differs, in both sectors the customers will be generally looking for fuel that provides economy, power, reliability and environmental acceptability.