Guwahati: IndianOil has supplied its first consignment of Extreme Winter Grade Diesel to Army units under 4 Corps in Eastern Command.The consignment was flagged off from IndianOil’s Missamari depot in Assam on Tuesday in the presence of senior Army and IndianOil officials.The specialised fuel is designed to remain usable in sub-zero temperatures, with IndianOil stating that it can perform at temperatures as low as minus 42°C. Unlike ordinary diesel, which can thicken or gel in extreme cold, winter-grade fuel remains fluid at lower temperatures, helping reduce disruptions to vehicles, generators and logistics in high-altitude areas.Colonel Dipti Sharma, commanding officer of 571 ASC Battalion, received the consignment. She appreciated IndianOil’s response and said the fuel would support operations at high-altitude forward locations.IndianOil said the initiative reflected its commitment to providing specialised fuel solutions and logistical support to the defence forces in challenging operational environments.The supply from Assam is also significant for the northeast, as it strengthens the region’s role in supporting forces deployed along India’s eastern and northeastern frontiers.
