Useful information

VAT on "red" diesel

Under the current government legislation, "red" or reduced-duty diesel attracts a VAT rate of 5% provided that the quantity supplied is for personal use rather than for resale and is below 2400 litres. Quantities above 2400 litres are charged with a VAT rate of 17.5%. It is recommended that if you need a very large quantity of red diesel, you ensure that the delivery is less than 2400 litres or you will be charged the higher VAT rate.

Mobile phones

Fuel companies ask that mobile phones are switched off anywhere in the vicinity of fuel berths as there is an explosion risk due to radio transmission by the phones. Unlike VHF radio transmitters, you do not need to be using a mobile phone for them to emit radio transmissions.