Red Diesel, Gas Oil& HVO for UK Farms
Keep your farm productive, compliant, and future ready with reliable bulk fuel deliveries from Compass Energy.
We have been a trusted agricultural fuel supplier to farms across England and Wales for years. Operating from depots in Malvern and Northampton, Compass Energy delivers red diesel, gas oil, HVO and premium fuel across Bristol, South Wales, The Three Counties, the Midlands, Northamptonshire, and Lincolnshire. Whether you're running tractors, combine harvesters, generators, or livestock heating systems, we work hard to deliver the right fuel when you need it, supported by experienced UK agricultural fuel specialists.
Request an Agricultural Fuel QuoteAgricultural Fuels We Supply
Red Diesel or Gas Oil
Red diesel (also known as gas oil or 35-second oil) is the standard fuel for off-road farm machinery in the UK. It powers the same engines as regular diesel, at a lower rate of duty for agricultural use.
What It Powers
- Tractors and combine harvesters
- Sprayers, balers, and telescopic handlers
- Static and mobile generators
- Irrigation pumps and other stationary plant
Typical Farm Red Diesel Price
Red diesel prices move in line with wholesale fuel markets, delivery location, and order volume. Contact us for an up-to-date rebated price for your farm.
Order Quantities
We supply red diesel in bulk from 500 litres, with tanker loads available for larger farms and higher demand periods.
Kerosene Heating for Farm Buildings and Homes
Kerosene (28-second oil) fuels the boilers that heat farmhouses, offices, workshops, and other buildings on site, working alongside your red diesel supply.
What It Heats
- Farmhouses and outbuildings
- Livestock housing and welfare areas
- Workshops and equipment stores
- Site offices and staff facilities
HVO Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil
HVO is a certified renewable diesel substitute made from 100% waste feedstocks. It's a drop-in replacement for red diesel or gas oil in most modern farm machinery, cutting carbon emissions without needing new equipment.
Why UK Farms Are Switching to HVO
- Up to 90% lower CO2 emissions vs standard red diesel
- Longer storage life with less risk of degradation
- No modifications needed for most existing engines
- Helps meet supply chain and sustainability commitments
Agricultural Additives
Fuel additives and lubricants protect your machinery in demanding conditions and can be added to your red diesel or gas oil delivery at the point of order. They improve combustion efficiency, defend against cold-weather waxing, and reduce wear on injectors and fuel systems — keeping your equipment running through the busiest parts of the season.
White Diesel (DERV)
For vehicles that need to travel on public roads, we also supply white diesel (DERV). It can be ordered alongside your red diesel and heating oil deliveries for a single, convenient supplier across your whole farm.
Red Diesel vs. HVO Renewable Diesel
| Feature | Red Diesel (Gas Oil) | HVO Renewable Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | Baseline fossil diesel level | Up to 90% lower lifecycle emissions |
| Agricultural Use | HMRC-rebated, off-road use only | Fully compliant, off-road use |
| Engine Modifications Needed | None | None required for most modern engines |
| Cold Weather Performance | Good | Good — comparable to EN590 diesel |
| Storage Life | 12–18 months | Up to 10 years |
Delivery to Your Farm How It Works
What Services Do We Offer?
Red diesel, gas oil, kerosene, HVO, and white diesel, along with fuel additives and Tank Mate monitoring — everything a working farm needs from one supplier.
Priority and Emergency Delivery
Available when you can't afford to wait, whether that's during harvest, a cold snap, or an unplanned shortfall in machinery fuel.
Bulk Delivery
Large-capacity tanks, working farms and estates — we deliver bulk loads sized to your storage and seasonal demand.
Delivery Area
From our depots in Malvern and Northampton we cover Bristol, South Wales, the South East, the Three Counties, the Midlands, and Lincolnshire.
Tank Mate Fuel Monitoring for Farms
Running out of red diesel or heating oil in the middle of a busy season can stop machinery, livestock heating, and daily operations in their tracks.
Compass Energy's agricultural Tank Mate is a remote fuel level monitor fitted to your farm's tanks. You can manage your fuel supply without constantly checking dipsticks or scheduling deliveries yourself, and we can arrange a replenishment delivery before you run low.
Tank Mate Benefits for Farms
- Real-time fuel level monitoring
- Covers multiple tanks and sites across your farm
- Automatic alerts before you run low
- Compatible with all standard agricultural fuel tanks
Seasonal Farm Fuel Planning
Agricultural fuel use is seasonal, and your fuel supplier should understand that. Compass Energy supports farms with priority fuel planning across the busiest periods of the agricultural calendar.
Key Seasons We Plan Around
- Spring Planting Season — high demand for tractor and machinery fuel as ground conditions allow for cultivation and spraying
- Harvest (July–September) — peak consumption for combines, grain drying, and transport during the busiest weeks of the year
- Winter Livestock Heating — steady demand for kerosene and heating oil to keep buildings and welfare areas warm
Why Farmers Choose Compass Energy
Regional Expertise, Not Just National Coverage
We know the depots, roads, and seasonal patterns of the regions we serve, so deliveries are planned around real local conditions, not a national average.
A Team That Understands Agriculture
Our team speaks the language of farming — from harvest deadlines to livestock heating — and plans deliveries around your working calendar.
Compliance You Can Rely On
All fuel is supplied with full HMRC-compliant paperwork, so your red diesel use stays correctly documented and audit ready.
Trust and Accreditation
Accredited through SafeContractor and the Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme, with drivers trained to the highest safety standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most UK farms rely on red diesel (gas oil) for machinery and generators, and kerosene for heating farm buildings, with a growing number switching some or all of their use to HVO.
Red diesel is dyed and taxed at a lower rate for off-road, agricultural use only. White diesel (DERV) is fully taxed and legal for use in vehicles on public roads.
Usage varies widely with farm size, machinery, and cropping pattern — from a few thousand litres on a smallholding to well over 50,000 litres on a large arable farm.
Prices move with wholesale fuel markets and change regularly. Contact us for an up-to-date, no-obligation quote based on your location and order size.
Most farms order several times a year, with additional deliveries scheduled around planting and harvest. Tank Mate monitoring can help time orders automatically.
We supply red diesel, gas oil, and kerosene in bulk from 500 litres, with tanker loads available for larger farms.
In most cases, yes. HVO is a drop-in replacement for red diesel that works with existing diesel engines, though we recommend checking compatibility with your machinery manufacturer first.
Contact us directly — we offer emergency and priority delivery options for agricultural customers who can't afford downtime.
Yes. All of our fuel is supplied in line with UK safety and HMRC compliance standards, and our drivers are fully trained in safe agricultural delivery practices.
Ready to Secure Your Farm's Fuel Supply?
At Compass Energy, supporting UK agriculture is at the heart of what we do. Don't risk running out of red diesel, gas oil, or HVO — farms and agricultural businesses across England and Wales rely on us for reliable fuel deliveries.
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