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Diesel: Agricultural, Marine and Road
Here at East Cork Oil, we supply many types of fuel and can help explain the different properties of each and their different price points. It’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with the different types of diesel oil so that you can ensure you are ordering the correct oil for your purposes, our experienced team will be happy to discuss your needs and help you to find the best solution for your situation.
If you’re working in agriculture, you’ll probably already know that here in Ireland, we have moved on from Marked Gas Oil, or MGO, which was dyed green to distinguish it from road diesel. Today, we have moved to Sulphur Free Gas Oil, or SFGO, for off-road and agricultural use, and this is still marked with green dye. The dye designates the lower fuel duty that is payable on this type of diesel oil, showing that it is only to be used for agricultural, horticultural and forestry use, as well as fish farming.
Road diesel may also be known as white diesel, although it is straw yellow in colour, and this does not contain any dye or markers. This is also known as Derv, and can be used on public roads, and in vehicles. This is taxed at a higher rate than other types of diesel, and there is a legal restriction on green diesel, or SFGO so that if you are found to be using it on the public highways, you will receive a heavy fine. If you are looking for road diesel, or Derv, to use in your vehicles on public roadways, we can help you with top-quality road diesel that is suitable for your cars, vans and lorries.
Marine diesel oil (MDO) is composed of a combination of distillates and heavy fuel oil and it has a higher carbon content and is more viscous than agricultural and road diesel. Marine diesel oil is designed to cope with salt water and corrosive environments and contains more anti-corrosive additives than road or agricultural diesel, which will not be immersed in salt water. Marine Diesel also contains higher levels of sulphur, at 1000ppm compared with 10ppm in SFGO, and has a different flash point. In the past, it would have been very similar to green diesel, but this is not the case since the introduction of SFGO.
Finding the right diesel for your purposes might feel challenging but our system is well set up to ensure you get the best fuel for your needs. For instance, if you need fuel for a fishing boat, small ferry or tug boat, you’ll be looking for marine diesel, which is ideal for medium to medium/high-speed marine engines. It is formulated to burn cleaner and cooler than other types of gas, which makes it the best choice for boats and other engines that are used on the water.
When you buy your diesel oil from us, you can be sure that you’re getting the very best quality fuel and our customer service is second to none. We supply fuel and heating oil and we are proud to lead the fuel market in Ireland with our experienced and professional team. We deliver to homes and businesses throughout the Southern counties of Ireland and we offer flexible deliveries to suit you and your requirements.
East Cork Oil is your local supplier of quality assured fuels, developing the best solutions for each of our unique clients. We operate via a network of local depots and we will be delighted to discuss your needs and find the best option for you.
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