Red Diesel Changes
Lets keep you up to date on red diesel and rebated fuel eligibility
Following the 2020 Budget, legislation to restrict the entitlement to use red diesel and rebated biofuels was announced. Since April 1st 2022, a large majority of businesses are no longer able to use rebated red diesel and have instead needed to switch to appropriate, ideally more environmentally sustainable fuel alternatives.
Who is affected by the changes to red diesel eligibility?
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Plant hire, logistics or waste management
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Road maintenance
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Construction, mining and quarrying
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For manufacturing (e.g. ceramics, steel, timber)
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Airport operations
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Oil and gas extraction
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At ports
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Refrigeration units on lorries
Everything you need to know
WHO IS AFFECTED?
Construction, Manufacturing, Distribution (including refrigeration), Waste management, Commercial heating, Leisure, Mining and quarrying
WHAT HAS CHANGED?
Since April 2022, many red diesel users are no longer entitled to a rebate of 42.77ppl on the fuel duty and instead have had to swap to other alternatives such as white diesel, with a duty rate of 52.95ppl.
HOW TO STAY IN LINE
WITH REGULATIONS
Ensure no rebated fuels are purchased or used in non-exempt businesses from April 1st 2022. Retain all purchasing documentation to ensure you have a paper trail for HMRC
WHEN? APRIL 2022
Legislation restricting the use of rebated fuels came into effect on April 1st 2022.
How to stay in line with regulations
In order to remain compliant with government regulations, businesses who are no longer eligible to use rebated fuels must ensure no rebated fuels are purchased or used from April 1st 2022. We also recommend retaining all purchasing documentation to ensure you have a paper trail for HMRC
For more information, please see our brochure.
What are the alternatives to Red Diesel?
If you are no longer eligible to use red diesel or are simply looking to reduce your environmental impact, Ukay energy have a range of alternative products on offer. Most of these are drop-in solutions ensuring a swift and easy transition. Currently, depending on application, we are able to offer: