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Red Diesel: Agriculture

Asked by Jim McMahonLabour (Co-op)TreasuryTabled Answered 5 December 2025UIN 95145

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment has been made of recent trends in levels of illegal agriculture red diesel use.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson

Rebated fuels must be supplied by Registered Dealers in Controlled Oil who are approved by HMRC to ensure that fuel is only obtained by those entitled to use it.

Rebated fuels can only be used in eligible vehicles and machines when they are being used for a qualifying purpose, which includes agricultural activities.

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