Having read a couple of case histories of a Road Fuel Testing Unit finding red
diesel in the tank, the first question that seems to be asked is 'have you paid
duty on this?'. In theory, provided you can provide evidence (eg recent
receipts) that you did pay at the 100% propulsion rate then you should be
alright.
The red marker (along with a yellow marker and other chemical markers) is just
an indication that the fuel is normally supplied at a rebated oil duty rate.
Having found this, the RFTU would then make enquiries to assure themselves that
the correct duty has been paid. A few years ago, the fuel protests that
disrupted the delivery of diesel resulted in an emergency procedure which
allowed vehicle owners to divert their heating oil for use in their vehicles
provided they paid the additional duty (and accounted for it satisfactorily).
The procedure has now been enshrined in formal HMRC procedures and is a
permanent scheme.
If you don't mind being stopped occasionally by the RFTU and don't mind being
asked courteous and persistent questions (guaranteed to occur when you are in a
hurry to get to an urgent appointment!) then you can try it. Personally,
bearing in mind the problems associated with high-sulphur diesel in modern
engines, I wouldn't try it!
Apologies for top-posting, but I'm using a different mail system at the moment
and I haven't yet found a way of interspersing.
DaveD
-----Original Message-----
From: Bruce Napier <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 9:55
Subject: Re: [canals-list] Re: Red Diesel
n 15 Oct 2009, at 08:34, ap4098 wrote:
> Gas oil is available as low sulpher but what the supplier orders and
what choice in ordering they are given is open to question.
I imaging a modern piece of farm machinary would be just as picky
about fuel as our car diesels.
certainly wouldn't want to run a modern auto diesel on the stuff we
ut in our boat tanks, especially from the cheaper suppliers ;-}}
Other thoughts (AFAIUI):
a) the declaration is that you own a pleasure craft, and that the
eclared percentage is for *marine* propulsion
b) the only diesel you can use in a road vehicle is DERV (= diesel
ngined road vehicle) i.e. white diesel
c) just don't tangle with the Revenue on this one: being found to have
ed diesel in your tank renders your vehicle forfeit and liable to
eizure by any officer of HMRC. And they don't have to give it back if
hey decide they don't like you, even after you've paid the fine and
he unpaid duty.
ll the best
Bruce
Go steady, but keep going.
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