Red Diesel Supplier

Red Diesel Supplier

Can you supply red diesel near me?

No matter where you are in the UK, we can supply red diesel to all businesses that are eligible to use red diesel. With fuel depots located in easy reach of most locations across the UK, we’re ideally placed to provide local red diesel deliveries.

If you depend on red diesel, you’ll understand the importance of having a supplier who can ensure you’re always stocked up and even deliver emergency fuels when the need arises.

With over 170 years experience of delivering fuels and lubricants to customers across the UK, Cooke Fuels are one of the UK’s oldest and most well-known red diesel suppliers, so there’s no one more qualified to take care of your business’s gas oil needs.

So, whether you’re in need of a 205-litre barrel or a bulk order of anywhere from 500 litres to 36,000 litres (or more), our team can ensure delivery of all of the fuel you need as and when you need it.

Whether you’re ready to make an order or need some more help and advice about ordering, our friendly team here at Cooke Fuels will be more than happy to discuss your requirements and help answer any questions you have.

If you have any questions about our red diesel, such as whether your business is still eligible to use red diesel, before placing an order. You can call our red diesel experts today on 01282 775431 to discuss your requirements.


What is red diesel and why is it red?

Despite popular misconceptions, red diesel isn’t red naturally, the colour comes from a special dye that is added to the fuel in order to distinguish it from the type of diesel commonly bought from the petrol filling stations. In other countries around the world, other colours are used to dye the fuel such as blue and green.

If you’ve ever wondered why it’s dyed red, that’s because of its legal status. It incurs a lower tax rate for some commercial uses and in almost every case, it’s against the law to use this fuel in any road vehicle on a public highway.

Read on to find out who can use red diesel, or consult with HMRC to check your own use cases to ensure that you’re compliant with the legal uses. Anybody found to be using the fuel illegally can and most often will be prosecuted for illegal usage.

If you’re looking for a fast, friendly and reliable supplier with some of the most competitive prices on red diesel, get in touch with us here at Cooke Fuels today.

What vehicles can use red diesel?

From April 1st 2022 the rules around the use of red diesel were tightened in order to encourage businesses to switch to greener fuels. Only the sectors and use cases below are eligible to use red diesel:

✔ Travelling fairs and circuses
✔ Fuel used for non-commercial purposes – electricity generation and heating
✔ Agriculture, horticulture, fish farming and forestry
✔ Rail transport
✔ Community amateur sports clubs and golf courses
✔ Sailing, boating and marine transport (excluding private pleasure craft in Northern Ireland)

The use of red diesel in road vehicles is still strictly illegal and is considered tax evasion and could therefore lead to prosecution and hefty fines if caught.

Why has red diesel’s tax status changed?

The UK government removed the entitlement for many sectors to use red diesel from the 1st April 2022. This required many businesses to use fuel taxed at the standard rate for white diesel (DERV). This change was implemented in the hope that it would encourage more users to switch to more sustainable fuels; the higher the cost of diesel, the larger the motivation to improve energy efficiency and choose cleaner alternatives.

You can get even more answers and find out more about it in our dedicated red diesel FAQ page.

Cooke Fuels - Carbon Offset Red Diesel

Looking for a greener alternative to gas oil?

Here at Cooke Fuels, we take climate change seriously and understand that a lot of our customers do too. For this reason, we also offer several greener options: mainly HVO fuel and Carbon Offset Red Diesel.

We can also supply carbon offset red diesel

There is a small, additional cost to this diesel which goes towards the purchase of ‘carbon credits’, which support initiatives that work to lower CO2 emissions around the world. This is a great way to show your own green credentials and to lower your carbon footprint.

As a result, CORD’s carbon emissions are neutralised, making it the perfect choice for any eligible red diesel users looking to cut down on their carbon footprint.

We can also supply HVO fuel

We’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading HVO fuel suppliers with nationwide delivery and a fuel management service for businesses who want to make a change. We offer 24-48-hour delivery as standard, as well as an emergency fuel service, allowing you to start reducing your emissions straight away.

Why choose Cooke Fuels for red diesel?

✔ We’re available to arrange deliveries 24/7, 365 days a year
✔ Over 170 years of experience operating within the fuel supply industry
✔ All deliveries completed within 24-48 hours
✔ Emergency fuel deliveries with same day delivery available
✔ Nationwide fuel deliveries to locations across the UK
✔ Our service is completely flexible, so we’re able to provide a fuel solution to suit your budget and schedule
✔ A free fuel management service is available for customers who don’t want the hassle of managing future fuel deliveries
✔ Every order is taken care of by a dedicated account manager

As you can see, there are so many reasons to trust us with your fuel needs.

If you have any questions about our red diesel, such as whether your business is still eligible to use red diesel, before placing an order. You can call our red diesel experts today on 01282 775431 to discuss your requirements. You can also request more information about carbon offset red diesel and HVO fuel if you’d like to learn more about either of those fuels too.