A diesel question for Guernsey residents

For the avoidance of doubt, the marine fuel concessionaires in Guernsey (Boatworks+) for St PP harbour and QEII marina, and Beaucette Marina supply RED diesel. It is coloured red because it carries a low duty and is priced at 65p/litre.

The situation in Guernsey as of this morning is that Boatworks+ are in discussion with our local Customs and Excise about the needs of UK (and other non-local) boatowners. There may be an announcement in a week or two. We like to be open for business, but as you will appreciate there are hurdles.

The availability of white diesel as of this morning is:

(i) in cans from a garage at about 113p/litre

(ii) in bulk (minimum 300 litre) by arrangement with GPD (Esso) or Fuel Supplies (Rubis) subject to availability of a tanker to deliver to Abraham's Bosom in St Samson harbour. A price deal is possible for a few thousand litres.
 
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guernseyman said:
For the avoidance of doubt, the marine fuel concessionaires in Guernsey (Boatworks+) for St PP harbour and QEII marina, and Beaucette Marina supply RED diesel. It is coloured red because it carries a low duty and is priced at 65p/litre.

The situation in Guernsey as of this morning is that Boatworks+ are in discussion with our local Customs and Excise about the needs of UK (and other non-local) boatowners. There may be an announcement in a week or two. We like to be open for business, but as you will appreciate there are hurdles.

The availability of white diesel as of this morning is:

(i) in cans from a garage at about 113p/litre

(ii) in bulk (minimum 300 litre) by arrangement with GPD (Esso) or Fuel Supplies (Rubis) subject to availability of a tanker to deliver to Abraham's Bosom in St Samson harbour. A price deal is possible for a few thousand litres.
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Guernseyman
Many thanks for your efforts and I'm sure there will be plenty of others waiting for the announcement when its made.

cheers

dansar
 
ADDENDUM

I've just had this reply from the RYA:

"Thank you for your email.

The Channel Islands not being part of the EU, fuel purchased in the Channel Islands should be permitted to be used in the EU without incurring any additional duty or penalty by virtue of the 1990 Istanbul Convention.

While you are highly unlikely to encounter any difficulties in France, the Belgian authorities have not always recognised the provisions of the Istanbul Convention notwithstanding that Belgium is a signatory state.

With kind regards."
 
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Bosun Higgs said:
why is it red in Guernsey - do they have taxes on motor car fuel? I thought they didnt and all diesel for whatever use was the same tax wise
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My understanding is that Guernsey introduced red diesel for marine use back at the start of 2008, when the duty rates for fuel were increased and a duty on road diesel was introduced for the first time.

See here.

The States of Guernsey does indeed charge duty on white diesel, it just happens to be much lower than in the UK.
 
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guernseyman said:
ADDENDUM

I've just had this reply from the RYA:

"Thank you for your email.

The Channel Islands not being part of the UK of the EU, fuel purchased in the Channel Islands should be permitted to be used in the EU without incurring any additional duty or penalty by virtue of the 1990 Istanbul Convention.

While you are highly unlikely to encounter any difficulties in France, the Belgian authorities have not always recognised the provisions of the Istanbul Convention notwithstanding that Belgium is a signatory state.

With kind regards."
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If this is sound advice then it gives UK yachties a 'safe' route to France via any of the Channel Islands. Maybe filling up with fuel on the way and showing the receipt to any French official if required.

Cheers

Garold
 
Angele said:
My understanding is that Guernsey introduced red diesel for marine use back at the start of 2008, when the duty rates for fuel were increased and a duty on road diesel was introduced for the first time.

See here.

The States of Guernsey does indeed charge duty on white diesel, it just happens to be much lower than in the UK.
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It's a bit more complicated than that, as it always is. We've had (low) duty on fuel for years and lower still for marine diesel. There was a step increase in the duty on road fuel when road tax for cars was replaced by duty. There was a hiccup inasmuch as the duty on marine diesel was increased as well - until our government was persuaded of the folly of that.
 
As of this morning, it doesn't look as if there will be a move to supplying white diesel for marine use here.

The status quo causes less problems than practicable alternatives, and realistically no problems for most.
 
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