Abstract: Embodiments of a composition useful as a fuel or fuel additive are provided. Certain disclosed embodiments of the composition comprise petroleum distillate, at least one alcohol having a ratio of between about 1 to about 4 carbon atoms to 1 hydroxyl functional group, at least one oxygenate, optionally, at least one lubricating oil, optionally, at least one water tolerance adjustor and optionally at least one terpene, wherein the oxygenate has a flash point between about ?10° C. and about ?50° C., has at least one oxygenated functional group, and is soluble in the composition.