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Vapour recovery scheme: consultation on the options for replacing the Extra-Statutory Concession

HMRC invites comments on options to replace the Extra-Statutory Concession (ESC) allowing relief from excise duty on recovered petrol vapour.

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
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HMRC is considering the future of the Extra-Statutory Concession (ESC) on recovered petrol vapour. This consultation is seeking views on two options:

  • legislation to place the existing ‘vapour recovery scheme’ on a legal footing
  • an alternative option to address the issue within existing warehousing approval terms and conditions
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