Petroleum licensing

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Legislation exists to control the storage of petroleum spirit. Where petroleum is stored with a view to dispensing into the fuel tank of an internal combustion engine then a licence to store such spirit may be required. (Dispensing means manually or electronically pumping the spirit, rather than tipping it from a storage can).

The Dangerous Substances & Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 put in place requirements so that any risks from the storage of petroleum spirit are reduced or eliminated.

An application form for a licence is available, please contact us below.

Payment

Petroleum	Fees 2011/12
Not exceeding 2,500 litres	£43
Exceeding 2,500 litres and not exceeding 50,000 litres	£60
Exceeding 50,000 litres	£123
Transfer of Licence	£9
Replacement of Licence	£21
File Search	£55

Measuring Instruments for Liquid Fuel and Lubricants	Fees 2011/12
First nozzle tested per site	£137
Each additional nozzle tested	£55
Equipment submitted under the Measuring Instruments (EEC Requirements) Regs (VAT not charged)	£46 per hour including travel time

All fees include VAT

These fees are subject to amendment by parliamentary regulations.

Last updated: 2 March 2011