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Petroleum licence

You need a licence if you store petroleum.

Petroleum is any product of crude petroleum which has a flashpoint below 21°C. This includes petrol, benzene, pentane and any mixture which contains these products and has a flashpoint below 21°C. This doesn't include white spirit, paraffin, diesel oil or fuel oils.

Band Litreage Fee
A Up to 2,500 £46
B 2,501 up to 50,000 £62
C Above 50,000 £131

Apply for a licence

Check the register

If you want to know if a premises or operator is licenced you can check the licensing register:

View the petroleum licensing register.

If you think someone is unlicensed or you have a complaint you can report the issue.