Can you bring fuel into Spain from Gibraltar?

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Can you bring fuel into Spain from Gibraltar?

Postby Alan-LaCala » Mon Jun 27, 2011 8:01 pm

Obviously I mean in a container rather than the tank?

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Re: Can you bring fuel into Spain from Gibraltar?

Postby ValL » Mon Jun 27, 2011 8:07 pm

I am probably missing something here but last time I was in Gib the fuel was not much different in price from Spain so sorry if I ask a silly question why do you want to bring a container of it across ? unless you mean a huge container as in ferry type size.

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Re: Can you bring fuel into Spain from Gibraltar?

Postby Alan-LaCala » Mon Jun 27, 2011 8:25 pm

I think the saving on deisel is about 15 cents a litre; not to be sniffed at.

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Re: Can you bring fuel into Spain from Gibraltar?

Postby knowal » Mon Jun 27, 2011 8:43 pm

I can't think why not.
However all fuel has to be carried in vehicles in an approved container and there may be a limit on the amount.
Probably 2 x 5 litre plastic containers, but don't quote me!
This article, referring to the UK, you might find interesting/useful:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/fireandexplosion/ ... m/faqs.htm

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Re: Can you bring fuel into Spain from Gibraltar?

Postby El Cid » Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:28 pm

It's some time ago but I was stopped at the border with a 5 litre can in the boot and had to pay duty/tax on it.

What really annoyed me was that I had bought it in Spain!

The law now allows you to bring in up to 10 litres in a portable container.

http://www.aeat.es/wps/portal/DetalleCo ... nu=0&img=0

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Re: Can you bring fuel into Spain from Gibraltar?

Postby ValL » Tue Jun 28, 2011 8:03 am

Alan-LaCala wrote:I think the saving on deisel is about 15 cents a litre; not to be sniffed at.

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Does sound like a saving if you don't have far to go to get :-)

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Re: Can you bring fuel into Spain from Gibraltar?

Postby fincalospinos » Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:12 am

Sounds to me that if you bring back the limit of 10 ltrs, at a saving of 15 cents / ltr, you would use more fuel on the journey, and it will take a few trips to recoup the cost of the can !!

Stay at home and save more. :wtf: :wtf:
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Re: Can you bring fuel into Spain from Gibraltar?

Postby katy » Tue Jun 28, 2011 10:17 am

It's not really worth the bother for a couple of euro :? OK if you could bring a tanker through :D

I used to do a monthly shop there and fill up on the way out

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Re: Can you bring fuel into Spain from Gibraltar?

Postby Alan-LaCala » Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:15 am

Sid

Is that 10 litres per car, or per person?

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Re: Can you bring fuel into Spain from Gibraltar?

Postby swerve » Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:02 pm

Just make sure your tank is empty when entering GIB and also fill your 10 litre can and it may be worth doing.
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Re: Can you bring fuel into Spain from Gibraltar?

Postby El Cid » Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:08 pm

Alan-LaCala wrote:Sid

Is that 10 litres per car, or per person?

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Per car.

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Re: Can you bring fuel into Spain from Gibraltar?

Postby gus-lopez » Wed Jun 29, 2011 6:49 pm

It doesn't actually say 'per vehicle' in your link.

What happens if you walk in with your 10 litre container & walk out again ? No different to 7 people in an MPv having a container each. Be on the safe side get them to walk out ! :lol:
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Re: Can you bring fuel into Spain from Gibraltar?

Postby El Cid » Wed Jun 29, 2011 6:57 pm

If you read the link it implies that it must be carried in the vehicle. The position of the comma in the sentence is critical.

If you want to carry a can out as a pedestrian let us know how you get on.

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Re: Can you bring fuel into Spain from Gibraltar?

Postby Bowler » Wed Jun 29, 2011 7:13 pm

Alan, sorry I will be shouted down for this but if you seriously need to save 15 cents per litre on fuel then it's time to get a a bike!!
Even if you use 100 ltrs per week, which would suggest mileage of 1000 km you will still be saving only 15 euros, sorry I don't get it, no doubt the "little house on the prairie" gang will be along soon to accuse me of being someone else but my statement stands !!

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Re: Can you bring fuel into Spain from Gibraltar?

Postby julian » Wed Jun 29, 2011 7:20 pm

good point BowroP, is it worth bringing out fuel in a can from andorra?

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Re: Can you bring fuel into Spain from Gibraltar?

Postby anyroads » Wed Jun 29, 2011 11:59 pm

El Cid wrote.............

"If you want to carry a can out as a pedestrian let us know how you get on"

You might end up carrying the can.

boom boom

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Re: Can you bring fuel into Spain from Gibraltar?

Postby frank » Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:22 am

Bowler wrote:Alan, sorry I will be shouted down for this but if you seriously need to save 15 cents per litre on fuel then it's time to get a a bike!!
Even if you use 100 ltrs per week, which would suggest mileage of 1000 km you will still be saving only 15 euros, sorry I don't get it, no doubt the "little house on the prairie" gang will be along soon to accuse me of being someone else but my statement stands !!
Not me, I'm with you on this one. Only this one, mind! :lolno: The thought of going to that trouble just to save a euro or two is baffling!
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