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Red diesel duty equalisation changes, coming into effect from 1st April 2022, have not been heavily discussed in the haulage trade press. This might be unsurprising, considering that the road transport industry relies largely on white diesel, but if your business currently uses red diesel for any commercial applications, it’s time to get familiar with […]

From 1st April 2022, the regulations around the use of red diesel—also known as tractor diesel—are changing. It will no longer be permitted for use in certain ways, and by specific industries. For the most part, the agricultural industry will not be affected by red diesel duty equalisation and farmers will be able to carry […]

Being on the road all year round, hauliers will be the first to testify how bitterly cold the UK weather can get. But there’s more to winter preparation than warm clothing and a hot thermos. The cold weather can have serious impacts on unprepared vehicles, causing fuel issues that could stop your fleet from heading […]

When the temperatures drop during winter, it’s important to remember to monitor the health of your fuel supply. Neglecting fuel supplies during the winter months could result in costly issues and productivity disruptions, which is particularly unwanted during projects with tight timescales. To make sure your fuel is prepared for the colder temperatures, additives are […]

Efficient fuel management is crucial for running a construction site successfully, and it becomes even more important during the winter months. Colder weather can cause issues like machinery malfunctions and delivery delays, as well as potential damage to fuel tanks and contamination of the fuel itself. However, improved fuel management through a combination of smart […]

From 1 April 2022, many UK businesses will no longer be entitled to use rebated red diesel fuel for commercial reasons, including transport, power generation and heating. This significantly impacts certain industries in particular, such as construction and infrastructure. Certas Energy’s ongoing blog post series explains everything customers need to know about the upcoming changes. […]

From 1st April 2022, many sectors will lose their entitlement to use ‘red’ diesel and rebated biofuel across a variety of applications – and construction is one of the industries that is most affected.Here’s the lowdown on the key questions construction professionals need to consider in order to ensure a smooth and successful energy mix […]

The Autumn 2021 Budget was announced on 27th October, and it contains a number of important changes for Certas Energy customers across industries. Many of these are designed to help bring the UK closer to its Net Zero Carbon 2050 goal, supporting other recent initiatives like trials exploring the use of HVO for home heating, […]

Earlier this year, in our Guide to the Red Diesel Rule Changes, Certas Energy shared news of the UK government’s planned changes to when and how red diesel/gas oil will be permitted for use from 1 April 2022. After this date, many businesses will need move to unrebated DERV/white diesel or a cleaner-burning alternative fuel […]

Keeping your fuel supply safe so you can stay productive. It’s important to understand that there are separate requirements for storing large quantities of fuel oil on a farm for purposes such as fuelling a tractor or powering a grain dryer, versus non-agricultural, commercial usage. If a farm’s fuel storage tanks are non-compliant with the […]