Petition · past parliament

Keep the fuel exemption on red diesel for Non road going machinery

Rejected 14 signatures

What the petition asks

Stop the Chancellor from axing the use of red diesel. While we all understand that greener measures must be made to help in the climate emergency, it must not come at the expense of our farmers and show heritage.
The removal of red diesel will force many Showman and Farmers out of business. At such a time when national unity is required it seems in poor taste to attack those that use this most. Especially given it is used in such seasonal applications. It will have larger implications on the country with the rise in prices for food and outdoor entertainment.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Continue the Red Diesel Exemption Status for Legitimate UK Industry & Business.

Timeline

7 Mar 2020 Petition opened for signatures
11 Mar 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 14
Status Rejected
Rejected 11 Mar 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.