About Reference Fuels:
- Reference fuels (Gasoline and Diesel) are premium, high-value products used for calibration and testing of vehicles by auto OEMs and organisations involved in testing and certification in the automotive field.
- IndianOil has successfully commenced the production of Reference Gasoline and Diesel Fuels for the first time in India.
- These fuels are used for calibration and testing of vehicles by automobile manufacturers and testing agencies like ICAT (International Centre for Automotive Technology) and ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India).
- These indigenously developed products will lead to import substitution at better price and a shorter lead time for the vehicle manufacturers.
- Reference Gasoline fuels will be available in E0, E5, E10, E20, E85, and E100 from Flagship Paradip Refinery.
- Reference diesel fuel shall be available in B7 grade from Panipat Refinery.
- The demand for Reference Fuels in India is currently met by imports from other countries.
- The indigenously developed product by IndianOil meets Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) specifications, substitutes imports, and is available at better price with reduced lead time.
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited has established facilities for the production of Reference Gasoline Fuels (E-5, E-10 and E-20) at its Paradip Refinery and Reference Diesel Fuel (B-7) at its Panipat refinery.
Why do we need reference fuels?
- Reference fuels are required by automobile manufacturers for developing engines and assessing vehicles’ performance to ensure operability in all global climatic conditions.
- Currently, these reference fuels are being imported by India from select companies in Europe and the US.
