It is our responsibility to issue certificates to garages and other premises that store petrol. The certificate stipulates the conditions that need to be met to ensure that the product is stored safely at all times.

To run a business where petrol is stored for dispensing directly into the fuel tank of an internal combustion engine - or where large amounts of petrol are stored for private use you will need a certificate.

Apply 

New Application for a Petroleum Storage Certificate

Renewal of Petroleum Storage Certificate

Transfer a Petroleum Storage Certificate to someone else

Take over an existing Petroleum Storage Certificate from current holder

Fees

New and renewal of Petroleum Certificate

Certificate to keep petroleum spirit of a quantity:

  • Not exceeding 2500 litres - £48.00
  • Exceeding 2500 litres but not exceeding 50,000 litres - £65.00
  • Exceeding 50,000 litres - £137.00

Take over an existing Petroleum Certificate from current holder - no charge

What does the law require?

You must have a petroleum certificate if you store petroleum spirit in underground tanks in a retail petrol filling station. You do not need a certificate if you only store diesel fuel.

The certificate must be applied for 28 days prior to storage commencing

What do I need to consider?

Before granting a certificate we will need to check that your installation complies with our licence conditions and any health and safety guidance which applies to the storage of petrol underground.

The certificate will be granted in accordance with legislation, the Petroleum (Consolidation) Regulations 2014 and the Dangerous Substance and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations 2002.