How does the ignition difficulty of diesel fuel compare to that of petrol?

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27 Jan 2019
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28 May 2026

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Explanation

Diesel fuel requires a higher temperature to ignite compared to petrol, making it more challenging to ignite. Therefore, diesel is more difficult to ignite than petrol.

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