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Watson Fuels partners with Esso on premium grade diesel  

“As the business continues to invest in customer experience and product leadership, Esso Diesel Efficient™ fuel is a natural next step for Watson Fuels’ product stable,” said Bob Taylor, Watson Fuels managing director
Watson Fuels has partnered with Esso to announce a distribution agreement for premium grade diesel fuel – Esso Diesel Efficient™.  The advanced fuel formulation has been engineered to lower emissions as well as to enhance the performance of heavy-duty and light-duty on-road fleets.  
In independent testing, carried out at premier UK vehicle testing site Millbrook Proving Ground, Esso Diesel Efficient™ fuel showed significant reductions in emissions, including an average 10% reduction in harmful NOx emissions, 22% reduction in particulate matter emissions and 2.8% reduction in CO2*.  
The addition of Esso Diesel Efficient™ fuel to Watson Fuels’ product stable further enhances the quality and breadth of the firm’s offering for customers. The new product is available through Watson Fuels from five Esso supply terminals in the UK – West London, Birmingham, Purfleet, Avonmouth and Hythe.  
Suitable for use in both heavy-duty and light-duty road vehicles, the advanced diesel fuel is formulated to help remove dirty fuel injector deposits, reduce fuel system corrosion and give customers a faster, cleaner fill through its anti-foaming properties.  
It has also been shown to lower fuel consumption by an average of 2.8%, making it even more appealing to fleets across the UK*. 
“Getting greater fuel efficiency from your fleet is crucial to the financial success of your business – that’s why we developed Esso Diesel Efficient™ fuel,” commented Graham Green, Esso UK commercial sales manager who is looking forward to working with the team at Watson Fuels to help more customers experience the fuel’s benefits. 
“Watson Fuels is constantly looking to innovate and ensure that our customers have access to the highest-performing fuel solutions on the market,” said Bob Taylor, managing director of Watson Fuels. 
https://watsonfuels.co.uk/esso-diesel-efficient/ 


*Independent tests performed at Millbrook Proving Ground Ltd., UK:  

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  • Compared the performance in heavy-duty vehicles of Esso™unadditiseddiesel with Esso Diesel Efficient™ fuel  
  • Used third-party customer trucks (Euro III and Euro V specifications)
  • Covered approximately 110,000 miles/177,000 km
  • Five months of normal daily on-road operations (motorway, rural, and urban environments)
  • Took trucks out of service periodically for lab testing
  • Test results range of 2.1% to 3.4% lower fuel consumption

Millbrook has expertise in automotive, test, and propulsion technologies and remain pioneers in low carbon development. (ISO Certification – ISO 17025, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.)  
Esso Diesel Efficient™ fuel claims are based on internal and third-party vehicle engine testing, laboratory testing, and/or industry or other scientific literature. Basis for comparison for all claims is versus Esso™ unadditised diesel. Vehicle type, engine type, driving behaviour, and other factors also impact fuel and vehicle performance,emissions, and fuel economy. Esso Diesel Efficient™ fuel may be used in all heavy-duty and light-duty vehicles, but results may vary. Fuel economy testing was performed in the UK using on-road trucks.