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We offer Red Diesel and Gas Oil at competitive prices for businesses throughout the country.
Red Diesel Uses:
Non-commercial heating and electricity generation including schools and hospitals
Agricultural, horticultural and forestry vehicles and machinery
Rail passenger, freight and maintenance vehicles
Travelling fairs and circuses
Marine crafts operating in the UK (excludes Northern Ireland)
Golf courses and sports clubs
Gas Oil BS 2869 A2 is used for heating, power generation, and agricultural purposes.
Gas oil is a type of distillate fuel specifically manufactured to ensure clean combustion, optimal heat output, and efficient operation in boilers and off-road diesel engines. This fuel is classified as ‘rebated’ gas oil, which means it is subject to a reduced rate of excise duty. Consequently, it is dyed red and contains chemical markers to comply with Customs and Excise regulations, thereby preventing its use as a fuel in road vehicles.
Furthermore, this gas oil exceeds the most recent British Standard Specification BS 2869 Class A2 requirements. The fuel properties are adjusted seasonally to ensure reliable low-temperature performance.
What Is Red Diesel?
Red Diesel has many names, such as gas oil, tractor diesel, generator diesel, marine diesel, 35-second oil, and even cherry red. It is marked EN 590.
Red diesel is illegal on public roads and can only be used in ‘off-road’ vehicles. The red dye distinguishes the diesel from the white diesel, allowing the police to identify it as misused quickly.
The main difference between white (road diesel) and red diesel lies in cost. Red diesel is significantly cheaper due to the reduced fuel duty rate. Many red diesel users work in the construction or agricultural industry and use red diesel to power their vehicles or machinery. The reduced cost allows businesses to avoid expensive fuel bills and increase profitability.
Ordering Red Diesel
You can select from a range of quantities for Red Diesel (Gas Oil), including bulk deliveries from 500 litres to 36,000 litres, 200-litre barrels, and 25-litre drums. You can also arrange for any quantity to be delivered or collected from our UK depots.
If you have limited storage space or do not require a bulk delivery, consider choosing Red Diesel in barrels and drums. We offer Red Diesel in 205-litre barrels and 25-litre drums at competitive prices for customers who need smaller quantities.
While our minimum bulk delivery for Red Diesel is 500 liters, we can deliver smaller quantities in barrels directly to your door, site, or premises. This ensures you always have a sufficient supply of Red Diesel on hand.
Changes In Duty For Red Diesel
The UK government announced that from 1 April 2022, many sectors can no longer use red diesel (Gas Oil). Instead, businesses must use white diesel, which is taxed at the standard rate. This change will increase the price of red diesel.
The government wants to encourage users to switch to more sustainable fuels since higher diesel costs will motivate this change. The goal is to improve energy efficiency and promote cleaner alternatives, supporting the UK’s aim to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
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We offer a wide range of fuels to the commercial market. We cover Scotland, England, and Wales and provide competitive prices for Red Diesel, HVO fuel, Industrial Heating Oil, Lubricants, DERV, and Licensed AdBlue.
We understand every business is different, which is why we offer unrivalled personal service from start to finish. Our committed sales team is here to answer any questions you may have about our product list. After you order your products, our delivery drivers will provide a first-class service and get your oil out to you promptly, at the agreed time and place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you interested in Red Diesel/Gas Oil? We’ve put together a series of FAQs to give you a better understanding of the product.
If you have more questions, simply get in touch!
Where can I Buy Red Diesel (Gas Oil)?
You can buy Red Diesel from Oilfast UK. We supply quality A2 Red Diesel competitively to farms, businesses, and industrial sites nationwide. We know how important it is to have a fuel supplier you can depend on, which is why we keep our phone lines open 24/7, giving you the flexibility to order Red Diesel when you need it most.
How much is Red Diesel?
The price of Red Diesel (Gas Oil) fluctuates and changes daily. However, there are many variables that affect the market price of oil, and it is helpful to know which factors and trends to look out for.
What is Red Diesel?
Red Diesel is just white road diesel with a red dye. The red dye is the reason Red Diesel is sometimes called ‘Cherry Juice’ and distinguishes it from regular road diesel.
What is red diesel used for?
Red Diesel is used in off-road vehicles, such as tractors and diggers, and is cheaper than regular diesel because it benefits from a reduced fuel duty rate. The reduced rate is necessary so businesses in construction, fishing, forestry, and agriculture can make profit.
Why Is Red Diesel Cheaper Than White?
Red Diesel is cheaper than White Diesel because it benefits from a reduced fuel duty rate. Red Diesel receives a lower tax rate because it is used for off-road vehicles only, such as tractors in farms and bulldozers on building sites. The reduced rate allows businesses in construction, agriculture, forestry, and fishing sectors to make profit.
Who can use Red Diesel?
Red Diesel (Gas Oil) is used as an off-road fuel in vehicles and machinery. It is commonly used for off-road vehicles in the construction, agriculture, forestry, and fishing sectors.
For example, a farmer would use Red Diesel to power their tractor.
HMRC has compiled a full list of the vehicles that can use red diesel.
How do i store Red Diesel?
The safest way to store your Red Diesel is in a Bunded Storage Tank.
Bunded Tanks are tanks with two skins, essentially a tank within a tank. The outer-bund provides added protection and collects spilled oil in the event of a leak. This prevents environmental damage and allows you to reuse the spilled fuel.
Storing your Red Diesel in a Bunded Tank gives you extra security and peace of mind.
You can benefit from a 10 Year Manufacturer’s Guarantee, British Kitemark Approval, an OFCERT-accredited installation, and a range of Finance Options with any of our Harlequin Fuel Points and Fuel Dispensers.
Do you pay tax on Red Diesel?
Red Diesel is not entirely tax free. You do pay a 5% VAT charge on Red Diesel up to 23,000L. However, this is an extremely reduced rate when you consider the 20% VAT charge on regular, white diesel.
What Happens If You Use Red Diesel Illegally?
If you are caught using Red Diesel in an on-road vehicle in the UK, you will face charges for tax evasion. HMRC will seize your vehicle and charge you £250 for each offence related to Red Diesel misuse and charge you the duty owed.
Repeated or more serious offences of Red Diesel misuse can lead to unlimited fines and prison.
Who Checks for Red Diesel?
HMRC and the police can spot check for Red Diesel by dip testing your fuel tank. The red dye in Red Diesel will stain the dipstick and identify the fuel as Red Diesel. The red dye is stubborn, which means previous Red Diesel misuse can be determined years later.
How long can Red Diesel be stored?
Red Diesel does expire. However, it can last around 12 months if it is maintained and stored correctly.
To keep stored Red Diesel fresh, you should keep it in a dry, cool environment and use fuel additives (LINK) to prevent bacterial growth, water contamination, and build-up.
Can I use Red Diesel in a tractor?
Yes, you can use Red Diesel to power a tractor. You can also use Red Diesel in a tractor if you are gritting, cutting plants, or hedges, on public roads.
Can I mix Red with normal diesel?
Red Diesel and normal diesel are the same fuel, so are chemically identical, so they can be mixed and utilised the same.
Does Red Diesel Smell Different Than Regular Diesel?
No, Red Diesel is the same fuel as Regular Diesel. The only difference is the red dye and the cost. So, Red Diesel and White Diesel smell the same.
Does Red Diesel Produce More Smoke Than Regular Diesel?
Red Diesel and regular diesel are chemically the same, so Red Diesel will produce the same amount of smoke as normal, regular diesel.
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