Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing the sale of goods in England and Wales, establishing fundamental principles for commercial transactions including quality standards and transfer of property
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, including implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation allowing third parties to enforce terms of contracts in certain circumstances, relevant for supply chain relationships
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key consumer protection legislation that may apply if the diesel purchase involves B2C transactions
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Framework legislation for environmental protection, including pollution control and waste management in fuel handling
Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016: Regulations governing environmental permits for fuel storage and handling facilities in England and Wales
Climate Change Act 2008: Legislative framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, affecting fuel specifications and environmental compliance
Motor Fuel Composition and Content Regulations 1999: Specific regulations governing the composition and quality standards for diesel fuel
Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations Order 2007: Legislation promoting the use of renewable fuels, affecting diesel blend requirements and specifications
Energy Act 1976: Framework legislation for energy regulation, including powers over fuel supply and distribution
Hydrocarbon Oil Duties Act 1979: Legislation governing taxation of hydrocarbon oils including diesel fuel
Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002: Safety regulations for handling dangerous substances including diesel fuel storage and handling requirements
Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 2015: Safety regulations for preventing and controlling major accidents in facilities handling dangerous substances
Petroleum Consolidation Regulations 2014: Specific regulations governing the storage and handling of petroleum products including diesel
Carriage of Dangerous Goods Regulations 2009: Regulations governing the transportation of dangerous goods including diesel fuel by road
Competition Act 1998: Legislation prohibiting anti-competitive behavior in fuel markets and commercial agreements
Enterprise Act 2002: Framework legislation for competition law and consumer protection in business transactions
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulations requiring due diligence and compliance measures in high-value transactions including fuel trading
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Legislation governing VAT implications of fuel sales and trading
