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What makes E10 petrol different? E10 petrol is not a new fuel, it is simply new to the UK – it has been in use across Europe, the US and Australia for some time. What makes it different is its renewable ethanol content. E10 petrol contains up to 10% renewable ethanol (min. 5.5%), which is […]

Kerosene is widely known as an efficient and reliable fuel source. The thin clear liquid is often used to heat homes and has many commercial uses too.

The UK government’s announcement of changes to the rules on rebated diesel usage has been a source of confusion and concern across UK businesses and, in particular, the construction sector. As of 1 April 2022, red diesel will no longer be available at a rebated rate for many commercial applications, which covers the majority of […]

Two years after becoming the first major economy to pass net zero emissions into law, the UK continues to lead the world in encouraging a transition to renewable energy sources, including low emission technologies and cleaner burning liquid fuels and investing in reducing carbon emissions. This was further emphasised by recent policy changes limiting tax […]

The oil tank regulations apply to any business or individual storing large quantities of oil. For businesses, this means an oil storage container with a capacity of over 200 litres.

In line with changes announced by the UK Government, from 1st April 2022 some Certas Energy customers will no longer be able to use rebated red diesel (gas oil) to power their plant, vehicles and equipment. Non-exempt businesses will therefore need to select alternatives to red diesel for use from 1st April 2022, such as […]

Order your gas oil today Important Notice: Gas oil tax legislation changed on 1 April 2022. Please see the latest Certas Energy statement  for a summary of the updated gas oil tax legislation and its impact on industries. Welcome to Certas Energy’s guide to gas oil (red diesel). Here you’ll find out everything you need […]

At Certas Energy, we are UK’s largest diesel fuel distributor. For the last 40 years we’ve helped supply businesses across a range of industries, ensuring fuel needs are maintained and supporting continuous business performance. Our customers trust Certas Energy as they need a reliable diesel supply to fuel a mixed range of business-critical vehicles and […]

As temperatures start to drop, it can be easy to forget to monitor the health of a fuel supply. Neglecting to give your fuel supply the treatment it needs during the winter months could lead to added costs and productivity disruptions. Maximising the benefits of storing bulk fuel is dependent on keeping stocks healthy over […]

Farmers face different challenges throughout the year when it comes to operating and maintaining agricultural equipment, and winter is no exception. Preparation is key to keeping farms moving in harsh conditions and making sure everything is ready to leap into action when spring arrives. To avoid the costly disruption caused by winter weather, we’ve outlined […]