Red diesel loss ‘could cost businesses millions’

Government plans to restrict the use of red diesel could cost construction businesses in Northern Ireland up to £25m per year, it has been claimed.

Westminster put forward the proposal in 2020 and it will come into effect later this year.

From April, red diesel will only be allowed for use in agriculture, rail transport and non-commercial heating.

The construction and manufacturing industries will have to switch to “white” diesel instead.