CHANGES TO RED DIESEL ENTITLEMENT.
As part of the government’s commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050, Chancellor Rishi Sunak stated in his 2020 Budget that the Red Diesel subsidy will be removed for most sectors.
With very few exceptions, users of Red Diesel will have to switch to Road Diesel, PrimeHeat35 or HVO.
INDUSTRIES THAT WON’T BE ABLE TO USE RED DIESEL.
- Construction & road maintenance
- Logistics & haulage
- Mining & quarrying
- Oil & gas extraction
- Waste management
- Commercial heating
- Leisure
- Airport operations and ports
- Manufacturing
INDUSTRIES THAT WILL BE ABLE TO USE RED DIESEL.
- Agriculture
- Rail
- Non-commercial heating
- Marine
- Travelling fairground & circus
- Non-commercial power generation
- Amateur sports clubs & golf courses
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NEXT.
- Check if your industry can continue using Red Diesel from 1st April 2022.
- You can buy/use Red Diesel before the deadline but start to plan to run your stock down.
- Contact us to discuss your stock and how we can help you switch to Road Diesel, PrimeHeat35 or HVO.
- If you sell or dispose of your Red Diesel, keep a record of the activities; including when and who you sold it to or details of when and where you disposed of it.
- Make sure you keep a record of your Red Diesel purchases before the April 2022 deadline and subsequent Road Diesel / PrimeHeat35 / HVO purchases thereafter.
THERE ARE PLENTY
OF SUITABLE
ALTERNATIVES.
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If you are unsure which alternative options are available to you, we have detailed them below. The table also shows you how your industry is affected and it’s best alternative. If you require any extra help, please get in touch to discuss your options.
ROAD
DIESEL
The most direct alternative will be Road Diesel. It is the same fuel which is used in vehicles and forecourts, used by cars, buses and trucks.
PrimeHeat35 has been developed to offer heating users a cost effective alternative. It’s great for a wide range of burner applications and with its efficiency and low costs, it’s sure to meet your heating needs.
HVO is a premium-quality fuel made entirely from 100% renewable, sustainable raw materials. A renewable biofuel with no need to change or update existing infrastructure. HVO is a clean and innovative fuel that reduces greenhouse emissions by as much as 90%.
