11 Petrol

In this chapter, the term “petrol” refers to both petrol and diesel fuel.

a) Missions, diplomatic agents (and their family members who have a car at their disposal) and consular officers (and their family members who have a car at their disposal) have the right to purchase petrol exempt from all duties. Administrative and technical staff are not covered by the exemption.

b) Duty free petrol can be purchased at Statoil filling stations throughout the country using a special Statoil credit card.

Application forms may be obtained directly from Statoil. After completion, the forms should be submitted for approval to the Protocol Department, which will forward them to Statoil. Statoil will issue a credit card and personal identification number (PIN) to the applicant. Credit card holders must assume full responsibility for the proper use of the card. They will receive regular invoices for purchases from Statoil and are responsible for full and prompt settlement of each invoice.

c) Petrol may also be purchased at any other filling station in Norway. Applications for refunds of VAT should be made by verbal note to the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which will forward them to Oslo and Akershus Regional Customs Administration. Applications, which can be made on a quarterly basis, should contain the original invoices and the applicant’s bank details. VAT refunds are paid directly into the applicant’s bank account.

d) The exemption on petrol also applies to petrol for use in leisure boats

e) The exemption does not include motor oil.

f) At the end of their assignment in Norway, diplomatic agents (and their family members who have a car at their disposal) and consular officers (and their family members who have a car at their disposal), should return their Statoil credit cards to the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.