Richmond upon Thames Council is set to become the first local authority in the country to run its entire fleet on recycled cooking oil. Previously the council had decided not to go down this route as recycled bio-diesel was deemed too expensive. It had expressed its concerns to the Chancellor, but says its pleas for a reduction in the duty for the fuel had fallen on deaf ears.

However, recent increases in oil prices have given recycled bio-fuel a competitive edge and made it an economically viable proposition. The council plans to run its 200-strong mixed van and truck fleet on the fuel by the summer, but says it has no plans to discuss the matter with vehicle manufacturers.

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