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Supporting your business with the changes to Gas Oil usage

Craggs Energy has been supplying Red Diesel (Gas Oil) to businesses for 10 years, and we are here to support your business with the changes to Red Diesel usage to ensure you are ready for April 2022.

Background

As part of the government’s commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 it was announced that as of the 1st of April 2022, the eligibility to use Red Diesel will be removed for many businesses and sectors. This change is being introduced in part to help promote the use of Green Fuels instead of Fossil Fuels.

Who can use Red Diesel as of April 2022?

Who can?

Who can’t?

  • Agriculture
  • Amateur Sports Clubs
  • Golf Courses
  • Fish Farming
  • Forestry
  • Horticulture
  • Non-Commercial Heating
  • Public Sector
  • Rail
  • Travelling Fairground
  • Airport Operations
  • Commercial Generators
  • Commercial Heating
  • Construction
  • Haulage
  • Leisure
  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing
  • Mining and Quarrying
  • Ports
  • Plant Hire
  • Road Maintenance
  • Waste Management

What do you need to do?

If you are no longer permitted to use Red Diesel, it’s important to run down your existing stocks in advance of the deadline.

Source https://www.gov.uk/topic/oil-and-gas/finance-and-taxation

To find out more about how the Red Diesel rebate could affect your business and to discuss your next steps please get in touch with our expert team on 01422 882500 or email hello@craggsenergy.co.uk.