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Actual quality
This section analyzes the actual quality of diesel sold in India. In 2022-2023, sampling was done in many states across the country, including Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
A total of 898 diesel samples were collected and analyzed in the period 2012-2023. The figures below show the location of the sampling, the number and the grade of samples taken. The size of the bubble reflects the number of samples taken from that area.
Location of diesel sampling in India, 2012-2023
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Description: Actual quality
Source: SGS INSPIRE citing SGS Worldwide Fuel Survey data. 2023
Number of samples taken, 2012-2023
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Description: Actual quality
Source: SGS Worldwide Fuel Survey, 2023
Sulfur
Sulfur is found in refined petroleum products, including diesel. This is because crude petroleum is mainly composed of hydrocar
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Actual quality