Army chief launches indigenous Xtreme Weather Grade diesel that works down to minus 42°C
On 31 July 2026 Army chief Gen Dhiraj Seth launched the indigenous Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel, developed by the Indian Army with Oil Marketing Companies, which stays effective down to minus 42°C.
Summary
Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth launched the indigenously developed Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel in New Delhi. Developed jointly by the Indian Army and Oil Marketing Companies within a year, it remains effective at temperatures as low as minus 42°C, overcoming the thickening of normal diesel in high-altitude and snow-bound areas. It meets BS-VI and IS 1460:2025 specifications and can be used in existing vehicles without engine modification; it also has civilian uses in cold regions.
Key facts
- Product
- Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel
- Developed by
- Indian Army with Oil Marketing Companies
- Works down to
- Minus 42°C
- Standards
- BS-VI; IS 1460:2025
- Launched by
- Gen Dhiraj Seth, COAS
- Benefit
- No engine modification needed
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The indigenous Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel launched by the Army chief in July 2026 remains effective down to what temperature?
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Correct answer: D — Minus 42°C
XWG Diesel remains effective at temperatures as low as minus 42 degrees Celsius.
Consider the following statements about the XWG Diesel launched in July 2026: 1. It was developed jointly by the Indian Army and Oil Marketing Companies. 2. Army vehicles need engine modification to use it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
It was developed by the Indian Army with Oil Marketing Companies and can be used in the existing fleet without any engine modification.