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Our DERV comes straight from the refinery, ensuring top quality, and our bulk buying power means competitive prices for you. It also meets BS EN590 specification with all the necessary seasonal requirements for summer and winter grades.

DERV fuel, short for Diesel Engine Road Vehicle, is the fuel of choice for diesel engine road vehicles, fleets, and equipment. In this guide, our fuel experts provide a detailed overview of this fuel.

White diesel (DERV) is a fuel that is used to power on-road vehicles – it stands for Diesel Engine Road vehicle, but is also known as road diesel and white diesel, among other names. DERV, also known as white diesel, is a favourite choice across many industries with 27.7bn litres of diesel sold in 2022 alone. That is due to being able to carry out some of the world’s most demanding work allowing to save more CO2 making it environmentally friendly. While DERV is widely used, there are uncertainties about its tax and price. Compass Fuel Oil, a top bulk DERV supplier with nearly 60 years combined experience delivering millions of litres of DERV to UK businesses annually, is well-equipped to address these concerns and more.

Help tackle climate change head-on by letting Compass Fuels switch your business to HVO, and instantly reduce your net CO2 greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90%.

HVO also known as Renewable Diesel, is fossil-free paraffinic diesel fuel that can be used as a direct replacement for mineral diesel with up to 90% lower net CO2 emissions. Our HVO is derived from 100% certified waste materials and is produced from traceable feedstocks. The product is manufactuered by suppliers who are approved and regulated by the ZEMO Partnership program, who operate the Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme (RFAS) meaning the GHG emission savings data is both tracable and credible. Compass Fuels has invested in new depot infrastructure to allow us to offer the same excellent service that our customers are used to, including emergency same-day and next-day deliveries.

The comparison between HVO and FAME biodiesel is like a heavyweight boxing match in the world of sustainable fuels. In one corner, we have HVO (Hydro Vegetable Oil), the clean-cut champion of sustainability, boasting lower emissions and compatibility with all diesel engines. In the other corner, we have FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) biodiesel – a more traditional contender with its own set of merits but also some significant drawbacks such as susceptibility to cold weather. When it comes to choosing between these two titans for your fuel needs, remember this: HVO may be pricier than FAME biodiesel but offers superior performance and environmental benefits.

With 20+ years’ experience as fuel oil suppliers and the buying power we have accumulated, Compass is able to secure HVO prices at the best rates available to you. We can offer you anything from a 205 litre barrel up to 36,000 litres on an articulated tanker and our fleet includes the ever popular “baby tanker”. If space really is an issue, we also have the ability to pump over barrels of fuel oil from a van, meaning we can reach even the most remote and difficult access jobs going!

Switching to HVO is easy and isn’t complicated but our team of fuel experts will ensure a smooth transition: Step 1: Call our office or fill in the quote form on our website Step 2: We’ll discuss your requirements and perform a free site survey Step 3: We’ll uplift your old fuel and recycle it responsibly (we’ll even provide payment) Step 4: Our tank cleaning and fuel testing will future-proof your tank(s) and pipework Step 5: Enjoy a smooth transition

Are you still entitled to use Red Diesel? We deliver red diesel anywhere in the UK! For our very best price, call our dedicated fuel team on 0330 128 9838

Red diesel is a reduced/low duty fuel and is also subject to a lower 5% VAT rate unless over 2300 litres is delivered in any single delivery, then it must revert back to 20% VAT. The fuel is marked with a chemical marker red dye allowing Customs and Excise to identify when and where red diesel has been used, and also to trace the origins of supply. The rules surrounding using red diesel have now changed, with many sectors losing their entitlement from 1 April 2022. Please note – it’s illegal to use red diesel in road-going vehicles.