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Am I allowed to dispense petrol into the tank of my vehicle at my home, club or my association?

Putting petrol into vehicle at home, club or workplaceYou can do this but only if your local Petroleum Enforcing Authority (PEA) have given you a licence that allows to store petrol at your premises.

Yes, provided you have a licence to store petrol at your premises issued by your local Petroleum Enforcing Authority (PEA). Your local PEA can issue you with a licence

if you are storing more than 275 litres of petrol, and the licence can include conditions relating to your storage and dispensing arrangements.

If you do not have a licence to store petrol, you should not dispense petrol into the tank of vehicle with an internal combustion engine, either by manual or electrical means.

Any questions regarding dispensing of petrol at your home, club or association should definitely be discussed with your local Petroleum Enforcing Authority (PEA).

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