It’s Getting Harder to Detect Paraffin Mixed into Diesel in SA.
Adulterating diesel with paraffin is a tempting endeavour for the criminally minded, especially if you don’t think it is likely you will get caught.
Diesel Spiking in South Africa
The ongoing adulteration (or spiking) of Illuminating paraffin (IP) in D50 diesel has reached alarming proportions in the local South African fuel market. Some suppliers openly offer their “blend” to the market, while other more discreet ones still supply their unwitting customers with their “blend” sold a pure D50 diesel.