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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 05 September 2005 |
Home enthusiasts.
Currently, the Australian Tax Office has determined that home producers
of biodiesel should pay their excise at 38c/L. This move has caused
nearly all the biodiesel enthusiasts to go underground. This has been
to the detriment of the biodiesel scene in Australia. If you think that you will be able to buy biodiesel from a home enthusiast, think again – you will not.
It is hard enough to get anyone to admit that they make it for their
own use in this taxation environment, let alone to sell it.
Please see the FAQ on taxation for further info on this
 Commercial Producers or Retailers.
There are a few biodiesel producing plants around Australia, not nearly
enough, but hopefully this will change in time. In NSW, there are
currently two. One in Gosford and the other in Rutherford. The
Rutherford plant aims to satisfy large fleets and is not geared to the
casual user, however, will happily supply to them in minimum
quantities. The Gosford plant is similar, although it is looking to
supply its fuel through a distributor in Rozelle. Further details can
be found in our forum.
There are currently no other known retailers in Sydney, or independent
service stations willing to sell this at the bowser. Public demand and
our combined efforts will hopefully change this sorry state of local
affairs here. Please register in our forum
and subscribe to any relevant threads relating to biodiesel supply or
local distribution if you want to be informed of any new developments
as they happen.
Other FAQs
What is Biodiesel?
Can I use it in my engine?
What about performance and economy?
How is it made and where does it come from?
Is it a safe fuel?
What are the environmental benefits?
How can I make it?
Tax issues. |
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