Diesel, also known as derv, white diesel, road diesel and ULSD, is suitable for use in all road vehicles powered by a diesel engine, such as trucks, cars and vans.
We buy our diesel direct from the refinery and have full traceability to ensure you receive the best quality and standards for your machinery.
Our independence and buying power give us the ability to make cost efficient purchases and pass the savings on to you, guaranteeing competitive prices, as well as flexible payment terms.
We sell diesel in bulk quantities from 1,000-36,000 litres delivered in road tankers. For smaller amounts we can deliver in 205 litre drums.
Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD) is an environmentally friendly fuel, with substantially lowered sulphur contents. It is carefully blended to give specific features such as quick starting, smoke control and reduced deposits.
Since 2006, almost all diesel fuel available in Europe is of a ULSD type.
For full diesel specifications please see our Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel data sheet.
Useful information about diesel
The word “diesel” is derived from the German inventor Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel who invented the diesel engine.
Diesel fuel differs from gasoline in several ways, e.g.:
The price of diesel usually rises during the winter time as demand for heating oil rises, which is refined in a very similar way to diesel.
Fuel quality regulations specify that additional refining is required to lower sulphur contents, which can also contribute to a higher cost.
Crown Oil has been supplying road diesel, white diesel and red diesel for over 60 years.