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Transport companies are advised not to buy B100, 100% pure bio diesel, but instead to buy it at a 99% blend in order to avoid being classified as a fuel manufacturer by the tax authorities. If B100 is added to a tank containing any other fuel, the process is regarded as fuel blending and requires the operator to hold an excise manufacturer licence.

The ATA also recommends operators consider the benefits of buying bio diesel blends that comply with the diesel fuel standard, if they do this can be claimed under the fuel tax credit scheme for the entire amount of the blended fuel used.

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