Licensing & Registration

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 the local authority.

The fee structure effective from 6 April 2010 is as follows:

  • Storage of up to 2,500 litres petroleum - £42.00
  • 2,500 to 50,000 litres - £58.00
  • Over 50,000 litres - £120.00
  • Transfer of licence - £8.00

Fees for licences and registrations are subject to annual changes. Please contact the issuing department to confirm current fees.

All licences expire annually on 31 March.

Conditions may be attached to a licence.

Eligibility criteria

No provision in legislation

Regulation summary A summary of the eligibility criteria for this licence
Application evaluation process

No provision in legislation

Apply online
Contact details
  • Trading Standards
  • Thurrock Council
  • Civic Offices, New Road
  • Grays
  • Essex
  • RM17 6SL
Trade associations

Redress and complaints

Failed application redress

Please contact the council in the first instance.

If an application is refused the applicant may appeal to the Secretary of State.

Licence holder redress

Please contact the council in the first instance.

Consumer complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.

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  • Published On: 31 December 2012
  • Published By: Licensing