In the recent Budget statement the Chancellor announced details on how he plans to implement the ending of the derogation on fuel duty, in line with the recent EU directive.
From 1 November 2008 fuel used for the purposes of private pleasure boating will no longer benefit from the current reduced and exempt rates of duty. In addition, a formal consultation on new regimes will be held later in the year.
The Chancellor's decision means that the current infrastructure for diesel fuel storage and sale can remain in place until 1 November 2008.