Important Red Diesel / Gas Oil Notice:

Fuelling and using red diesel in a vehicle or machine other than an excepted machine is illegal. If you’re caught you could lose your vehicle or machine and face a heavy penalty. If you have information or encounter a crime involving the illegal use of red diesel, call the Customs helpline on Telephone: 0800 788 887.

Rebated Red Diesel Important Information

Following the UK Government’s changes to the rules on rebated red diesel usage, businesses across the UK must ensure they are using red diesel legally and in line with updated regulations.

The information included here should assist you to confirm your eligibility to purchase and use rebated red diesel.

Background

Following government changes introduced on 1 April 2022, only certain industries are now entitled to use rebated red diesel.

To ensure compliance with these rules, ValueOils.com can supply rebated fuel only to customers whose activities fall within the approved categories.

Before your order can be processed, you’ll be asked to complete a short usage declaration confirming that your use of red diesel meets the legal requirements.

Sectors Eligible for Rebated Red Diesel

Rebated red diesel may only be used for the following purposes:

• Agriculture, forestry, horticulture, and fish farming

• Heating

• Power generation

• Horticultural grass cutting

• Travelling funfairs and circuses

• Marine operations

• Rail transport

• Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASC), including golf courses

If your business activities do not fall into one of these categories, you must use white diesel which is taxed at the standard rate.

The purpose of these changes was to aim to encourage businesses to transition toward cleaner energy alternatives and support the UK’s net zero emissions objectives.

1. Heating

Non-Commercial or Domestic Use

• Rebated gas oil can be used for heating premises that are not used for commercial profit, such as:

o Private homes

o Places of worship

o NHS facilities

o Public halls or community buildings

Commercial Use

• Rebated gas oil cannot be used for heating if the premises are operated for profit (e.g., fee-paying schools, private hospitals).

Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASC)

• Registered CASCs may use rebated gas oil for heating facilities directly related to club activities.

2. Power Generation

Non-Commercial or Domestic Use

• Rebated gas oil may be used to generate power for domestic or non-commercial properties, including:

o Homes not connected to the electricity grid

o Back-up generators for essential public or charitable services

Commercial Use

• Rebated fuel cannot be used where power generation supports profit-making activity.

3. Horticulture – Grass Cutting

Rebated gas oil may be used in machinery designed exclusively for grass cutting:

• Golf courses

• Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASC) maintaining sports grounds or playing fields

4. Travelling Fairs and Circuses

• Rebated gas oil may be used in machinery or appliances associated with fairs and circuses, provided they remain in one location for no more than 27 days per calendar year.

• This includes fuel for powering rides and living accommodation but excludes fuel used in vehicles unless those vehicles are unlicensed or mowing machines.

5. Marine Use

• Rebated gas oil may be used in commercial marine operations, such as:

o Fishing vessels

o Passenger ferries

• Private pleasure craft can also use red diesel (excluding Northern Ireland which are not permitted to use rebated fuel)

(See Excise Notice 554, Section 9 for definition.)

6. Rail Transport

• Rebated gas oil may be used in passenger, freight, and maintenance vehicles operating on rail tracks as defined in Section 67(1) of the Transport and Works Act 1992.

7. Agriculture, Forestry, and Fish Farming

Rebated gas oil may be used in:

• Agricultural vehicles and machinery used for purposes related to agriculture, horticulture, forestry, or fish farming.

• Vehicles travelling to or from land used for such activities.

• Equipment used for roadside maintenance (e.g., verge cutting, hedge trimming) or dealing with frost, ice, snow, or flooding.

 

• Vehicles and machinery used on golf courses or CASC-maintained land.

Gas Oil / Red Diesel - What Is It?

Red diesel is also known as 35 second gas oil and the correct name for the standard red diesel supplied across the UK is Sulphur Free Gas Oil, it is a fuel which is derived from crude oil.

Gas Oil is also sometimes referred to as agricultural diesel or tractor diesel and has a distinct red colouring marker by which it can be easily identified. This marker dye is used to deter and detect fraudulent use of the product

ValueOils.com supplies gas oil / red diesel across the UK - get an instant quote today for red diesel in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, by simply using our quick quote form.

Red Diesel Infographic

Emergency Gas Oil / Red Diesel

Whatever name you use, ValueOils.com can supply low priced red diesel when and where you need it across the UK.

If you need Gas Oil urgently, please use our quick quote form or give us a call - we offer express delivery options in all regions of the UK and Northern Ireland, and in most areas can deliver on the same or next working day.

For further information, please Contact Us.