Buses Get Biodiesel Concession

Buses get concession to run on old chip oil

By PH Staff / Thursday, 14 November 2002 / Loading comments

Local bus operators will be eligible for a 100% fuel duty rebate on biodiesel, the Minister for Cleaner Vehicles, David Jamieson has announced.

The changes will enable bus operators to receive a full rebate of the fuel duty paid on the fuel which is made from recycled waste vegetable oils or virgin rapeseed oils.

Private motorists using the fuel already benefit from a cut of 20% in the duty due on it, although it's likely that most users simply don't declare it.

The fuel can be used as a blend (normally at 5%) in all regular diesel engines. Higher blends and even pure biodiesel can also be used, but this may require engine modification for some makes of vehicle.

Links: www.biodiesel.org , www.veggievan.org