(British, Ireland) Untaxed diesel fuel intended to be used on private property.
(British, Ireland) Untaxed diesel fuel intended to be used on private property.
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(British, Ireland) Diesel fuel that has been dyed green to indicate that it is only permitted to be used off-road due to lower road taxes.
(British) Environmentally friendly diesel fuel.
(UK) A tax levied by the government on fuels like petrol (gasoline) and diesel.
(UK) Diesel fuel for motor vehicles.
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A fuel derived from petroleum (or other oils) but heavier than gasoline/petrol. Used to power diesel engines which burn this fuel using the heat produced when air is compressed.