Is red diesel on its way out?
From 1 April, new legislation came into effect regarding the use of red diesel and rebated fuels, which has been used in a variety of industries often associated with agriculture and construction. The Government initially announced the changes in the 2020 budget and the legislative changes have been delivered through the Finance Bill 2021 and subsequent secondary legislation.
The background for the restriction of red diesel in certain uses is driven by two objectives.