Disposing of red diesel

[lw395]

Looking at this a slightly different way, what makes you think that your red diesel will be illegal in those countries?

So far only Belgium has chosen to interpret the European directives in such a perverse way. I have not heard of any cases where british boaters have been fined for possession of duty-paid red diesel in France, Spain or Portugal and I'm pretty sure that any such cases would have been splashed all over to forum by now. Until I hear differently, I will not worry about the red currently in my tanks.

There is some sense in that, but it's the off season now, so we would not be hearing of any cases until May or so. So it could be a bit of a panic if you plan to do France in June. I think it is a case of weighing up the aggravation now, vs knowing you are sorted for the season.