diesel fuel

noun

Definition of diesel fuel

: a heavy mineral oil used as fuel in diesel engines

Examples of diesel fuel in a Sentence

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The gilets jaunes protests sprung up in response to Mr. Macron’s proposal to raise taxes on diesel fuel. — Stacy Meichtry, WSJ, "Antigovernment Rally Is Among the Most Violent to Hit Paris in Decades," 2 Dec. 2018 There was talk of banning older diesels from some cities, and of ending the subsidies for diesel fuel that helped propel sales. — David Mchugh, The Seattle Times, "Climate goals mean Europe will overtake U.S. in electric cars," 2 Oct. 2018 Investigators believe the fire was fed by tanks of diesel fuel that many tenants used to run emergency generators. — Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, "Debunking the 9/11 Myths: Special Report - The World Trade Center," 10 Sep. 2018 Fish oil used as fuel in Dutch Harbor offset 13.4 million gallons of diesel fuel in 2015 and saved operators $44 million. — Laine Welch, Anchorage Daily News, "Seafood industry seeks new value in fish parts," 15 Jan. 2018 Under the Senate plan, there would no longer be a sales tax break for business utility bills, large manufacturing equipment, farming equipment, a certain kind of chemical processing, off-road diesel fuel and immovable property. — Julia O'donoghue, NOLA.com, "Louisiana Senate committee changes tax bills to raise more money," 31 May 2018 The business incorporates a gas station, diesel fueling pumps for large trucks, a convenience store with a Dunkin' Donuts and Beggars Pizza, and a car wash on a 4.9-acre site at 19420 S. Harlem Ave. in Frankfort Township. — Mike Nolan, Daily Southtown, "Annexation hearing scheduled for gas station that wants 24/7 gambling," 4 July 2018 The general fund revenue forecast includes $836,500 from the state under SB 1, which increased taxes on gasoline by 12 cents a gallon and diesel fuel by 20 cents. — Steve Dreyer, Pomerado News, "New city budget on Tuesday's council agenda," 13 June 2018 Gasoline, diesel fuel and jet fuel are stored in 35 tanks with a capacity of more than 26 million gallons, according to a report by a consultant who studied the terminal's potential move for the city. — Sven Berg, idahostatesman, "A 60-year-old fuel terminal could leave Boise’s Bench. Here’s what could replace it.," 11 July 2018

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