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Methodology note accompanying oil statistics.

• Updated: 2 October 2023

How to store oil safely, check which oil storage regulations apply and pollution penalties

• Overview

  You have to follow certain regulations if you have an oil storage…

• Storing oil at your home

  You must meet building regulations if you have a new or replacement oil…

• Storing oil at your business

  You must follow the regulations for businesses if your oil container can…

How BEIS has planned for emergencies potentially affecting oil, gas and electricity production and supply, and the civil nuclear establishment.

• Updated: 23 February 2021

Find out about the requirements and obligations for warehousekeepers of motor and heating fuels in the UK.

• Updated: 7 August 2024

Find out about the registered dealers in controlled oil (RDCO) scheme.

• Updated: 7 November 2024

How to get relief from excise duty on oil used in certain ways using the Industrial Relief Scheme, also known as the Tied Oils Scheme.

• Updated: 5 February 2024

List of contact details for fuel oil suppliers who are registered as compliant with MARPOL annex VI.

• Updated: 2 January 2025

• Updated: 18 March 2016

A report exploring the impact of a potential crunch in global oil supply.

• Updated: 8 June 2011

Data on UK production, trade and demand of oil by sector, including crude oil and natural gas liquids, and products including transport fuels.

• Updated: 26 September 2024