PETROLEUM
LICENSING
WHAT IS A PETROLEUM LICENCE?
A Petroleum Licence is a statutory authorisation required for businesses involved in the storage, distribution, wholesale, or retail sale of prescribed petroleum products in South Africa.
Petroleum licensing is regulated by the Petroleum Products Act 120 of 1977 and administered by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE). The legislation regulates participation within the petroleum industry and ensures that petroleum products are stored, distributed, and sold in accordance with prescribed requirements.
Depending on the nature of the operation, a business may require a Site Licence, Retail Licence, or Wholesale Licence.
WHO THIS APPLIES TO
Petroleum licensing applies to businesses involved in the storage, distribution, or sale of prescribed petroleum products.
It is required where a business intends to operate a fuel retail site, store petroleum products on premises, or trade in petroleum products on a wholesale basis.
BUSINESS EXAMPLES
FUEL RETAIL OPERATIONS
Businesses involved in the sale of petroleum products directly to consumers.
EXAMPLES
Filling stations
Service stations
Fuel retailers
WHOLESALE FUEL OPERATIONS
Businesses involved in the sale of petroleum products directly to consumers.
EXAMPLES
Fuel wholesalers
Bulk fuel distributors
Commercial fuel suppliers
FUEL STORAGE FACILITIES
Businesses storing petroleum products for retail or wholesale distribution.
EXAMPLES
Fuel depots
Bulk storage facilities
Distribution centres
LICENCE TYPES
SITE LICENCE
A Site Licence authorises the use of premises for the storage and retailing of petroleum products. The licence relates to the physical site from which petroleum products are stored and distributed.
RETAIL LICENCE
A Retail Licence authorises the sale of prescribed petroleum products directly to consumers from a licensed site.
WHOLESALE LICENCE
A Wholesale Licence authorises the purchase and sale of prescribed petroleum products in quantities exceeding 1 500 litres per transaction.
PRESCRIBED PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
Businesses storing petroleum products for retail or wholesale distribution.
- Petrol
- Diesel
- Paraffin
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
- Aviation Gasoline
- Jet Fuel
- Biofuels
OUR PETROLEUM LICENSING SERVICES
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Petroleum licences are issued in terms of the Petroleum Products Act and are subject to the approval of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy.
Changes to ownership, site particulars, business structure, or operational activities may require approval, amendment, or the submission of a new application.
Businesses may only conduct petroleum-related activities in accordance with the conditions of the applicable licence and relevant legislative requirements.
GET YOUR PETROLEUM LICENCE FUELLED FOR APPROVAL
Whether establishing a new fuel operation, acquiring an existing business, or expanding into wholesale distribution, Licentia manages the full licensing process.
PETROLEUM
LICENSING
WHAT IS A PETROLEUM LICENCE?
A Petroleum Licence is a statutory authorisation required for businesses involved in the storage, distribution, wholesale, or retail sale of prescribed petroleum products in South Africa.
Petroleum licensing is regulated by the Petroleum Products Act 120 of 1977 and administered by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE). The legislation regulates participation within the petroleum industry and ensures that petroleum products are stored, distributed, and sold in accordance with prescribed requirements.
Depending on the nature of the operation, a business may require a Site Licence, Retail Licence, or Wholesale Licence.
WHO THIS APPLIES TO
Petroleum licensing applies to businesses involved in the storage, distribution, or sale of prescribed petroleum products.
It is required where a business intends to operate a fuel retail site, store petroleum products on premises, or trade in petroleum products on a wholesale basis.
BUSINESS EXAMPLES
FUEL RETAIL OPERATIONS
Businesses involved in the sale of petroleum products directly to consumers.
EXAMPLES
Filling stations
Service stations
Fuel retailers
WHOLESALE FUEL OPERATIONS
Businesses involved in the sale of petroleum products directly to consumers.
EXAMPLES
Fuel wholesalers
Bulk fuel distributors
Commercial fuel suppliers
FUEL STORAGE FACILITIES
Businesses storing petroleum products for retail or wholesale distribution.
EXAMPLES
Fuel depots
Bulk storage facilities
Distribution centres
LICENCE TYPES
SITE LICENCE
A Site Licence authorises the use of premises for the storage and retailing of petroleum products. The licence relates to the physical site from which petroleum products are stored and distributed.
RETAIL LICENCE
A Retail Licence authorises the sale of prescribed petroleum products directly to consumers from a licensed site.
WHOLESALE LICENCE
A Wholesale Licence authorises the purchase and sale of prescribed petroleum products in quantities exceeding 1 500 litres per transaction.
PRESCRIBED PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
Businesses storing petroleum products for retail or wholesale distribution.
- Petrol
- Diesel
- Paraffin
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
- Aviation Gasoline
- Jet Fuel
- Biofuels
OUR PETROLEUM LICENSING SERVICES
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Petroleum licences are issued in terms of the Petroleum Products Act and are subject to the approval of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy.
Changes to ownership, site particulars, business structure, or operational activities may require approval, amendment, or the submission of a new application.
Businesses may only conduct petroleum-related activities in accordance with the conditions of the applicable licence and relevant legislative requirements.
GET YOUR PETROLEUM LICENCE FUELLED FOR APPROVAL
Whether establishing a new fuel operation, acquiring an existing business, or expanding into wholesale distribution, Licentia manages the full licensing process.