What is AGO?
It is a medium-distillate diesel fuel primarily intended for vehicles, especially:
- Trucks
- Buses
- Commercial vehicles
- Agricultural and construction equipment
It is also known in some countries as: Diesel Fuel, Gasoil, Auto Diesel.
Difference between AGO and other diesel types
| Type |
Use |
Sulfur Content |
Commercial name |
| AGO |
Cars and trucks |
Medium to low |
Automotive Diesel |
| D2 |
Trucks, generators |
Up to 0.5% (traditionally) |
Russian Diesel D2 |
| ULSD |
Modern vehicles |
≤ 15 ppm |
Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel |
| D6 |
Ships and heavy generators |
High sulfur |
Bunker Fuel |
Typical technical specifications for AGO
| Property |
Typical Value |
| Density at 15°C |
0.82 – 0.85 kg/liter |
| Viscosity |
2.0 – 4.5 mm²/s |
| Cetane number |
≥ 45 |
| Flash Point |
≥ 55°C |
| Pour point |
-10 to -20°C |
| Sulfur Content |
Varies by country (from 0.0015% to 0.5%) |
AGO classifications by market
| Market |
Common classification |
| Europe |
EN 590 |
| United States |
ASTM D975 |
| Russia |
GOST 305-82 |
| Middle East |
According to national specifications (e.g., SASO in Saudi Arabia, EOS in Egypt) |
Main Uses
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Operation of diesel engines in cars and vehicles.
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Powering electric generators at work sites.
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Fuel for heavy machinery in infrastructure projects.
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Sometimes used for heating in some cold countries.
Packaging and Shipping
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Available in bulk shipments via maritime tankers or trucks.
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Can also be packed in Drums or IBC Tanks as needed.
- Shipped CIF or FOB based on the commercial contract.
Documents Required for Import
- SGS or equivalent analysis certificate
- Bill of Lading (B/L)
- Certificate of Origin
- Shipment insurance certificate
- Commercial invoice and packing list
Important import alerts
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Ensure compliance with your country’s environmental standards.
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Check sulfur content as some markets impose strict limits.
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Review the cetane number to ensure high engine performance.
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At Gopix International Trading, we offer you:
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Direct intermediation with certified suppliers from Russia and Asia
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Providing official quotations within 48 hours
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Comprehensive follow-up from ICPO issuance to shipment arrival
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