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Key Takeaways
- What is red diesel fuel?
- How much does red diesel cost?
- Is red diesel tax-free?
- Who can legally use red diesel?
- What are the benefits of red diesel?
- Where can I buy red diesel?
- Why choose Your NRG for your red diesel?
- Red diesel FAQs
What is red diesel fuel?
Red diesel is a fuel used in off-road vehicles and machinery. Its name comes from the red dye applied to make it distinct from regular diesel. Red diesel is a cost-effective and efficient fuel for machinery used in forestry, agriculture, and marine industries.
How much does red diesel cost?
The cost of red diesel varies over time based on demand, market prices, your location, and delivery costs.
Is red diesel tax-free?
No, red diesel isn’t tax-free. It’s taxed at a much lower rate than regular (white) diesel. It’s strictly limited to off-road use in industries like farming, forestry, and rail transport. Because of the lower tax rate, it’s illegal to use red diesel for driving on public roads, except in some cases (like travelling between sites in agricultural vehicles).
Who can legally use red diesel?
You can legally use red diesel on off-road or non-road vehicles, commonly found in:
- Agriculture
- Fish farming and marine
- Rail transport
- Travelling fairgrounds and circuses
- Non-commercial heating
Even within these sectors, your specific use case matters. For example, a farm vehicle used for transporting goods on public roads might need to use white diesel.
What are the benefits of red diesel?
Red diesel has all the benefits of normal diesel, like versatility, high performance and efficiency. Due to its lower tax rate, though, it’s also significantly cheaper per litre than regular white diesel.
Where can I buy red diesel?
Red diesel is only available through specialist fuel suppliers like Your NRG, who can deliver it directly to you in various quantities.
Why choose Your NRG for your red diesel?
If you use red diesel to power off-road machinery, generators, or marine equipment, we’re here to make getting it simpler than ever. We offer clear, competitive pricing and flexible payment options, including PayPal's ‘Pay in 3’, which lets you pay for your red diesel in 3 interest-free payments.
Whether you’re topping up for the season or ordering your next supply, our experienced team is here to deliver from one of our 16 UK depots. Need help with your order, or want a custom quote? Give us a call today.
Red diesel FAQs
What do farmers pay for diesel?
Farmers in the UK typically pay between 80p and £1.10 per litre for red diesel, depending on market prices, delivery location, and order size. Prices can fluctuate weekly based on global oil markets and regional supply chains. Most red diesel fuel suppliers offer bulk pricing and delivery direct to farms, helping to reduce costs further.
Is gas oil the same as red diesel?
Yes, gas oil is the same as red diesel – they’re just two names for the same low-duty fuel used in off-road vehicles and machinery. There is no difference in chemical composition. Either way, it’s largely restricted for use on public roads due to its low tax status.
Can I use red diesel instead of gas oil?
Yes, if you’re eligible under UK law to do so; gas oil and red diesel are the same fuel.
What are the rules on red diesel?
Red diesel can only be used legally in specific sectors like agriculture, horticulture, rail, commercial marine, and non-commercial heating. It’s banned for everyday road use as well as most construction, transport, and commercial uses under UK fuel duty rules introduced in April 2022.
Why is it called red diesel?
The name “red diesel” comes from the powdered red dye applied to it when processed. This is done to help distinguish the lower-tax variant from the regular “white diesel” used in cars, trucks, and lorries on public roads. Due to its cheaper cost, red diesel is traded and used illegally, so the red colour makes it easier for law enforcement to check for its presence during an investigation.
