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Petroleum storage licence
You must have a petroleum storage licence to store and supply petrol.
When you need a petroleum storage licence
You will need a petroleum storage licence if you:
- store petrol
- operate a petrol filling station
- store petrol at home or at a club, association or similar premises
- are a workplace that store but don't dispense petrol
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) provide safety guidance on petroleum storage (HSE website).
Apply for a petroleum storage licence
Telephone: 01946 505005
Email: trading.standards@cumberland.gov.uk
Costs for petroleum storage licence
The table lists the different petroleum costs for up to 2,500 or over 50,000 litres per year.
| Petroleum licence new applicants and renewal | Cost |
|---|---|
| Up to 2500 litres - one year | £48 |
| 2500 litres to 50000 litres - one year | £65 |
| Over 50000 litres - one year | £137 |
| Up to 2500 litres - two years | £96 |
| 2500 litres to 50000 litres - two years | £130 |
| Over 50000 litres - two years | £274 |
| Up to 2500 litres - three years | £144 |
| 2500 litres to 50000 litres - three years | £195 |
| Over 50000 litres - three years | £411 |
| Transfer of licence | £8 |