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red diesel

(British, Ireland) Untaxed diesel fuel intended to be used on private property.

ˈɹɛd ˈdisəlCurrent70 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(British, Ireland) Untaxed diesel fuel intended to be used on private property.

Origin: The fuel is coloured with red dye to prevent illegal use on public roads. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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    Bluesky· May 2026
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