Consultation outcome

Implementation of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) judgment on diesel fuel used in private pleasure craft

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Implementation of the Court of Justice of the European Union judgment on diesel fuel used in private pleasure craft - summary of responses

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Detail of outcome

In summer 2019, the government ran a consultation to determine the impact of implementing a Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) judgment on red diesel use in private pleasure craft.

The consultation outlined proposals for how the judgment could be implemented and asked a number of questions related to this to gather evidence about the impact this would have. The government received more than 1,600 responses and this document provides a summary of these. It also outlines the government’s response and next steps.


Original consultation

Summary

We are inviting views on, and seeking information about, proposed changes to the rules for red diesel used in private pleasure craft as a result of the judgment of the CJEU.

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Consultation description

This consultation outlines how the government intends to implement the judgment by requiring private pleasure craft to use white diesel for propulsion, and seeks evidence about the impact this will have on users of diesel propelled craft operating in UK inland waterways and along the coast, and the companies that supply diesel to them.

The responses will be used to help determine whether a period will be required for suppliers, known as Registered Dealers in Controlled Oils (RDCOs), and users of diesel fuel, to adapt to using only white diesel for propulsion of private pleasure craft and, if needed, the length of any such period.

Documents

Implementation of the Court of Justice of the European Union judgment on diesel fuel used in private pleasure craft

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Updates to this page

Published 15 July 2019
Last updated 9 July 2020 + show all updates
  1. Published the summary of responses and outcome of the consultation.

  2. First published.

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