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British Columbia Notice, “Notice on Heating Fuel to Collectors, Bulk Agents and the Oil and Gas Industry

Tax Development Jun 22, 2008

This notice was recently issued by the province to outline the authorized uses of coloured diesel and coloured heating fuel. Although both fuel types may be chemically identical, the authorized uses and tax rates for these coloured fuels are different. The substitution of one fuel for the other is unauthorized and the seller or purchaser maybe subject to fines and/or penalties.

BC Notice Coloured Fuels