Petroleum licence

Licence summary

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 need a licence from your local petroleum licensing authority, in Scotland this will be the relevant local authority.

Fees will be payable for a licence. Conditions may be attached to a licence.

Regulation Summary

See the External Links section on this page for the regulation summary.

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from the local authority within a reasonable period, please contact it. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service.