Kerosene-based jet fuel is preferred over petrol due to its higher flash point of 38 degrees Celsius and a lower freezing point reaching -47 degrees Celsius.


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The Government of India has allowed the sale of kerosene through select petrol pumps as part of emergency measures to ease pressure on LPG supplies.

Under the new rules, public sector oil marketing companies can store and distribute kerosene via designated fuel stations across multiple states for household use such as cooking and lighting.

The move includes temporary relaxation of petroleum safety and licensing norms and will remain in effect for 60 days. It comes amid global energy disruptions impacting LPG availability, with the government aiming to ensure continued access to essential fuel.

India: Centre Allows Kerosene Sale At Petrol Pumps To Ease LPG Supply Pressure

Amid global energy uncertainty in view of the West Asia crisis, the Union government has rolled out a 60-day emergency measure to reintroduce PDS kerosene, including in 21 “kerosene-free” States and Union Territories. Select petrol pumps in every district will be permitted to store and distribute limited quantities of superior kerosene oil (SKO) under the relaxed norms.


Energy Crisis: Indian Government Allows Kerosene Sale at Petrol Pumps

India: Centre Allows Kerosene Sale At Petrol Pumps To Ease LPG Supply Pressure | WION

Petrol never fully freezes but thickens at -40°C to -60°C. Diesel struggles much sooner, turning cloudy at 32°F and gelling at 10-15°F when wax hardens and blocks filters. Winter additives prevent gelling, and mixing kerosene helps diesel keep flowing even in -40°C cold.

Does petrol freeze in extremely cold temperatures?

China's Deep Blue Aerospace said on Sunday (Sep 22) that its first-of-its-kind reusable kerosene-fuelled rocket, Nebula-1, failed to complete a high-altitude vertical recovery test flight in the country's northern region of Inner Mongolia, crashing at the final stage.

China's first-of-its-kind reusable kerosene-powered rocket fails test flight

On Monday, German officials unveiled what they claimed would be the world's first commercial synthetic kerosene plant in a bid to reduce the climate impact of flying.

In a bid to combat climate impact, cut carbon footprint, Germany unveils synthetic kerosene plant

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