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Gas/diesel oil
Heavy oil used as fuel in diesel engines and heating installations.
Explanation:
The
distillation range lies between 180 and 380 degrees Celsius. Gasoil is the
most common name for this product, however the term diesel oil is often
used
due to the use in diesel engines. This product includes heating gasoil of
which the distillation range goes up to 540 degrees Celsius.