The prices of petrol and diesel keep increasing day by day, which troubles the common man. But meanwhile a news is floating on social media. It is being claimed that the oil used in airplanes is cheaper than the petrol used in cars and bikes. People are shocked after knowing this. Asking if this is really so? And if so, what is the reason for it? Because we have been hearing that the best fuel is used in aeroplanes. Surely after reading this news you will also understand the whole matter.
First of all, know that the fuel or oil used in airplanes is called jet fuel i.e. Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). Now where does this come from? So let us tell you that it is extracted from oil reserves under the ground. It is called crude oil. Many people also call it kerosene or kerosene. There are many types of impurities in it. This is the reason why when it burns, it emits a lot of black smoke. It is refined and sold in the market, which we see as petrol and diesel.
ATF is different
Jet fuel and petrol are separated while refining crude oil. Only jet fuel, ATF or turbine fuel is used in planes. In European and American countries, petrol is also called gasoline. ATF is different. It has lower freezing point, higher flash point and less sticky than petrol. Because of this it is quite suitable for high altitude and high temperature. Its octane rating is also lower than petrol.
That’s why ATF is cheaper than petrol
Now you may also have a question in your mind that when everything is the same, then why is petrol expensive? There are many reasons behind this. Generally, less taxes and rules are applicable on the fuel used in planes as compared to petrol used in cars and bikes. Apart from this, the process of refining aviation fuel is cheaper than petrol. Third reason, the supply of fuel is usually fixed and the amount to be spent is fixed, whereas that of petrol and diesel is irregular. Due to this, there is more fluctuation in their prices. Like petrol and diesel, the prices of ATF also vary from state to state. Because the state imposes VAT on this also.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: May 6, 2024, 14:01 IST
