Kerosene, also known as paraffin or heating oil, is a fuel oil formed from the distillation of crude oil. It is used to power both industrial and commercial engines, domestic heating systems as well as some machinery.
Surprisingly, kerosene is also used as a lighting fuel, in fire entertainment or even in jet engines. Like gas oil, kerosene contains a chemical marker to distinguish it from other fuels. At the same time, kerosene can be stored in a blue or blue-labelled barrel so you don't mix it up with other fuels.