The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) regulates the mineral resources and energy sector in South Africa. The Department provides sustainable and cost-efficient energy for growth and development in South Africa, ensuring that all of its citizens derive sustainable benefit from the country’s mineral wealth. With the necessary developments needed for a fuel license, you can obtain a retail or wholesale fuel license through the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy.
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) regulates the mineral resources and energy sector in South Africa. The Department provides sustainable and cost-efficient energy for growth and development in South Africa, ensuring that all of its citizens derive sustainable benefit from the country’s mineral wealth. With the necessary developments needed for a fuel license, you can obtain a retail or wholesale fuel license through the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy.
According to the Petroleum Products Amendment Act, 2003 (Act No 58, 2003) the “Act” Section 2A (1) (d), states that no one is allowed to retail prescribed petroleum products unless that person has a valid retail license.
The Petroleum Products Amendment Act, 2003 (Act No 58, 2003) the “Act” Section 2A (1) (c), states that no one is allowed to own a site for the purpose of retailing Petroleum Products unless that person has a valid site license.
A wholesale fuel license allows businesses to sell fuel in bulk to other businesses or retailers. A retail fuel license allows businesses to sell fuel directly to the public. This license is suitable for petrol stations, convenience stores, and other businesses that sell fuel as a secondary product.
For a Wholesale fuel license you need…
- A valid business registration certificate;
- Adequate storage facilities for fuel and lubricants;
- Proof of ownership or a lease agreement for the storage facilities;
- A valid safety certificate for the storage facilities; and
- Compliance with environmental regulations.
For a Retail fuel license you need…
- A valid business registration certificate;
- Adequate safety and fire prevention measures in place;
- A valid safety certificate for the premises; and
- Compliance with environmental regulations.
Developments needed for a fuel license include:
- A business & financial plan;
- Financial projections;
- An environmental management plan;
- A HDI letter (if applicable);
- Development of the motivation;
- Completing all 4 of the necessary declarations;
- The completed application form;
- A transport agreement;
- A procurement spend plan; and
- An employee schedule.
For more information and assistance with the developments needed for a fuel license – Do contact us.