Rebated heavy oil

Rebated heavy oil

1) Diesel (ie heavy) oil on which a reduced rate of duty is payable and illegal for use in road vehicles (with certain limited exceptions such as farm vehicles and construction plant) - but can be used to fuel separate 'fridge motors' (ie refrigeration units), etc.

Coloured with red dye for distinguishing purposes and regularly tested for by HM Customs and Excise with road fuel testing units. Commonly called red diesel or gas oil.

Source: David Lowe. The Dictionary of Transport and Logistics. Kogan Page, 2002. – P.199 (288 p.)