Reefer fuel is a specialized type of diesel fuel that serves a unique purpose. Here are some key points about reefer fuel:
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Reefer fuel is a special type of diesel only allowed in off-road vehicles. It is dyed red to clearly distinguish it from standard diesel.
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Reefer fuel is mainly used to power truck refrigeration units but can be used in other off-road situations.
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The chemical composition of reefer fuel is nearly identical to regular diesel, except that it’s dyed red.
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Reefer fuel’s red color has two purposes — avoiding confusion with regular diesel and quickly proving illegal use.
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Reefer fuel does not get road and use tax.
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Tractor fuel and reefer fuel are significantly different. Tractor fuel is a standard number 2 diesel fuel used to power the engine of a truck.
In summary, reefer fuel is a specialized type of diesel fuel that is used to power refrigeration units of refrigerated trailers and other off-road situations. It is dyed red to distinguish it from standard diesel and is not subject to road and use tax.
