gas oil

British

noun

a fuel oil obtained in the distillation of petroleum, intermediate in viscosity and boiling point between paraffin and lubricating oils. It boils above about 250°C

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It is currently used to store part of the Republic of Ireland's strategic reserve of diesel and gas oil.

From BBC

It was carrying marine gas oil, very low sulphur fuel oil and high sulphur fuel oil products on board, the shipper said.

From Seattle Times

The product that ignited includes cracked heavy gas oil, cracked light gas oil and gasoline, Shell Deer Park said.

From Seattle Times

The product that ignited includes cracked heavy gas oil, cracked light gas oil and gasoline, according to Shell Deer Park.

From Washington Times

Investors are much more bullish about the outlook for middle distillates such as diesel and gas oil on account of low inventories than they are towards crude oil contracts.

From Reuters

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