Revision question · Environmental issues

When may red diesel be used?

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For operators to reduce running costs

For authorised purposes only

For garages to test-drive repaired vehicles

For environmental purposes

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For authorised purposes onlyThis was the right answer

Red diesel is subject to less excise duty than standard diesel, so it's considerably cheaper. It may only be used for authorised purposes. Any driver whose vehicle is found to be using this fuel illegally faces penalties.

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Red diesel is restricted to eligible machines and usesReviewed guidance summary · The source identifies both the responsible authority and the limited permission; the archive’s broad construction exception is removed.

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