Clearing up Confusion around Red Diesel Rule Changes
You may have some questions about the restrictions to using red diesel or other rebated fuels following changes in April 2022.
Here, we are clearing up some of the confusion around the rule changes to help keep you informed and compliant with the law.
What is Red Diesel?
Red Diesel includes a mix of chemicals to mark the diesel, including a visible red dye. It is also known as marked diesel or marked gas oil.
What are the restrictions?
The use of red diesel is now restricted to the following:
- Machinery and vehicles in agriculture, forestry, horticulture and fish farming.
- To propel freight, passenger or maintenance vehicles designated to run on rail tracks.
- For electricity generation and heating in non-commercial premises, which includes state schools and hospitals.
- On land that is maintained by a community amateur sports club (CASC) and golf courses.
- For powering machinery used in travelling fairs and circuses.
- As fuel for marine craft refuelling and operating within the UK, except for propelling private pleasure craft in Northern Ireland.
The red diesel rule changes and restrictions are often related to specific use or application.
Spot checks are likely and rule breakers will be at risk of receiving significant fines.
Anyone working within the transport or haulage industry should be aware of these changes. Even though white diesel is most widely used, this change still impacts the industry as a whole.
For further clarification and any information you may need, be sure to check the government guidelines posted on their website.
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