The term AGO, which stands for automatic gas oil, is the name given to the fuel type thats used by road. vehicles such as cars, trucks, busses, vans, and the like that are powered by diesel engines.

AGO is also known as diesel a by-product of crude oil extracted at the mid boiling point of the crude oil refining process. AGO is a less flammable fuel compared to other petroleum products such as premium motor spirit. The main difference between AGO and Diesel is that diesel fuel has a higher amount of sulfur and aromatic hydrocarbons than AGO. This can affect the cleanliness of diesel engines and their service life.