Protect your diesel
9 November 2022
One of the by-products of the red diesel rebate’s removal for construction industry users has been a rise in theft of white diesel from plant and storage facilities as it can be used in cars and other vehicles at a time when fuel costs have soared.
MHM Group’s sales director, Brad Ireland, says that the company has seen a staggering 300 per cent increase in fuel security enquiries following the ban in April 2022. As a result it has launched a range of high-security SteelCube storage containers, which can be paired with generators, heaters and other equipment.
“We believe this increase in queries is due to the recent rise in fuel costs, as well as the red diesel ban in April,” said Brad. “Red dye allowed law enforcement to identify and quickly prosecute illegal usage but, with the construction, demolition and other industries making the change to white diesel, there is no way of differentiating or spotting the stolen diesel.”
The tanks consist of a two-part locking system which can also be monitored via telematics so that customers can track their fuel level remotely. Users can receive phone or email alerts when the tank is being used.
