Measure

Amendments to entitlement to use rebated fuels

The measure

The government will legislate to make minor amendments to restrictions on the use of rebated (red) diesel and rebated biofuels.

 

Who will be affected?

The amendments are aimed at permitting the use of rebated fuel in tractors, gear used by charities for launching lifeboats and machines used for arboriculture as well as extending entitlement to use rebated fuel in machines used primarily to provide heat and electricity to non-commercial premises.

 

When will the measure come into effect?

From 6pm on 15 March 2023.

Our view

The removal of restrictions on the use of rebated fuel will be welcomed by those able to take advantage, based on the purpose and use of machinery.