Can diesel fuel cause cancer

Yes, diesel fuel can potentially cause cancer. Diesel exhaust contains a mixture of harmful substances, including particulate matter and various carcinogenic compounds such as benzene and formaldehyde. Prolonged exposure to diesel exhaust has been classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), indicating sufficient evidence that it can increase the risk of lung cancer and possibly other cancers. Therefore, minimizing exposure to diesel exhaust is advisable for health reasons.