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'Ere we go again then, derv has crept up the 10p it went down earlier in the year. Crude prices going even higher... Firewood will have to go up this winter..., can't keep it cheap any longer... :001_rolleyes:

 

to right :congrats::congrats::congrats:

 

Not sure about that, there will be a great many arb's who have had a quite year, where they have had time to process plenty of the arisings.

 

Add to that all the people who are doing firewood as a supplement to their income and I don't see prices rising much.

 

But I could be wrong.

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Not sure about that, there will be a great many arb's who have had a quite year, where they have had time to process plenty of the arisings.

 

Add to that all the people who are doing firewood as a supplement to their income and I don't see prices rising much.

 

But I could be wrong.

 

Huck i fear you are right. People can only spend what they have got.

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After last winters poor log sales I came to the conclusion that if you have a harsh winter and you have the stock ready you can clean up and make a good living. If its a mild winter forget it. Even with the increase in fuel prices people will be selling 3 cu metres round here for £140. If you buy cord in you need to wait until all the arb waste has gone. We were really busy with wholesale kindling and already booked now till October for large orders. I wish everyone luck with there ventures and hope for a cold winter. :thumbup1:

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Might not benefit everyone, but i run my 200tdi on 60-40 veg oil.Veg is about a quid a litre from cash and carry.Those with a business can get an account right?I buy 40 litres at a time and you get points to boot.Whats not to like.

It doesnt like straight veg as its thicker than diesel, hence the need for a mixture.If you look, diesel adverts say a percentage of veg oil or `eco`.

The rules say you can use up to 2500 litres of veg a year without keeping records.

I certainly see the difference.

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Maybe check the rules and keep your head down Raker...

 

You are creating something that if it was to meet the correct specification would be classed as 'B40' biodiesel.

IF it meets the spec you will be entilted to pay duty at the biodiesel rate instead of the derv rate.

 

"You can use vegetable oil in your car and mix it with diesel (vegetable oil is generally used as a substitute for diesel) but you will have to make arrangements to pay the Excise Duty to HMRC.

Cooking oil (whether used or unused) which has not been specifically produced or processed as a road fuel, will normally be classed as a fuel substitute. The duty rate will be the same as the ordinary diesel rate."

 

The 2500 litres is the threshold at which you become a producer and must notify HMRC of your 'intention to produce'. They expect duty to be paid irrespective of the quantity you burn.

 

Be careful, the department of revenue and customs are keen to recover anything they possibly can at the moment - they're as hungry as the rest of us in these lean times.

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