Diesel Tanks

While the vast majority of commercial and agricultural tanks must have a bund, not all domestic locations do.

Find a list of the up to date Diesel Tank Regulations here.

Diesel storage tanks are commonly used when a business requires onsite fuel storage to fuel a fleet of vehicles or other machinery. Owning your own diesel tank is often a prudent decision to save time, reduce costs, improve the efficiency of operations, or all three. The benefits of private diesel storage and dispensing depends upon the industry, but for industries such as agriculture and uses such as Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) it’s usually a necessity.

Find a breakdown of the benefits of diesel tank storage here.

Accurately calculating the size of diesel tank required can be difficult and depends upon the fuel-efficiency of the machinery being used, the frequency and duration of use, and how often you want to resupply the tank. Another consideration is purchasing a bigger tank than necessary to benefit from the extra storage and fluctuations in the price of diesel.

Find more tips and advice on diesel storage here.

Tuffa manufacture a variety of diesel storage tanks from 1,350 litre diesel tanks in plastic up to 30,000 litre. All our tanks HVO compatible.

Types of diesel tanks include bunded diesel tanks, plastic diesel tanks and HVO diesel fuel tanks.

Steel or plastic? The choice is yours. There are pros and cons for each, including those surrounding price, durability and lead times which is why we always suggest reviewing all options.

Find out more about the advantages and disadvantages of steel diesel tanks here.

Everyone storing oil (including diesel, biodiesel, kerosene, and petrol) in a container with a capacity of over 200 litres must follow oil storage regulations. The exact regulations that apply to you depend on the quantity of diesel you are storing, whether it’s used for commercial or domestic applications, and the country in which your diesel tank resides.

Some f the main storage regulations can be found here and here.

The standard warranty for a bunded tank manufactured by Tuffa is 5 years, however this can be extended to 10 years when registered.

Tuffa diesel tanks have a design life of 20 years or more when correctly installed, used and maintained.

For more detailed information about diesel storage visit our expert guide to diesel tanks.

The best way to stop theft is to prevent thieves from even trying to steal from your tank. Visual deterrents, such as Tuffa’s lockable cabinet, increase the risk to the intruder while alerting them that they’re dealing with a security-conscious tank owner. This is often enough to make intruders pick an easier target.

Find out more on protection of your diesel tank and prevention of theft tips here.