Petroleum and energy

Wholesale fuel licence applications in South Africa

A wholesale licence lets your business buy petroleum products in bulk from licensed manufacturers and sell them on to licensed retailers or to end users. We prepare a complete application so the Department has what it needs to decide.

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Who needs it

Fuel distributors, depots and businesses supplying diesel or petrol to farms, mines, fleets and filling stations.

Who decides

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (formerly the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy), under the Petroleum Products Act 120 of 1977.

Typical requirements

Completed wholesale licence application form
Company registration documents and certified IDs of the directors
Proof that notice of your application was published in newspapers, as the regulations require
Tax compliance status from SARS
B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Details of your storage, transport and supply arrangements
A business plan and financial information showing the operation is viable

Application and annual licence fees apply. Once licensed, you must submit annual licence information to the Department.

Also included

Licence amendments
Change of ownership
Storage applications
Transport agreements
Annual returns
Appeals

How we help

We check your eligibility, prepare the application and business plan, arrange the newspaper notices and follow up with the Department until a decision is made.

1
Understand
We talk through your business activity, goal, deadline and the service you need.
2
Assess
We identify the likely requirements, supporting documents and any gaps.
3
Prepare
We organise and review your documents within the agreed scope.
4
Coordinate
We help with submission and next steps, where you've authorised it.
5
Follow up
We keep you updated and track what's outstanding until it's done.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a wholesale licence to sell diesel to farms or mines?

In most cases, yes. Selling petroleum products in bulk to end users or to retailers is a licensed wholesale activity under the Petroleum Products Act. We confirm what applies to your business model during the assessment.

How long does a wholesale licence application take?

It depends on the Department's workload and on how complete your application is. Incomplete applications cause most delays, so we make sure everything is in order before submission and give you a realistic estimate.

Can you guarantee that my licence will be approved?

No. The Department makes the decision. We make sure your application is complete, accurate and properly supported.

This page is a summary to help you prepare, not legal advice. Requirements change and depend on your situation, so we confirm the exact list with the relevant authority when we assess your application. Approval is always the authority's decision.