When managing a fleet of vehicles there certain terms you will need to know, that’s why we created our Fuel Card Glossary.
Being aware of these terms will help you to conduct your fuel card research plus understand the terminology suppliers will use.
AdBlue Services
AdBlue is a non-toxic diesel exhaust fluid, made up of high purity urea and deionised water used to treat exhausts on diesel engines to reduce harmful emissions. Many service stations now provide AdBlue services.
Automated Site
Commonly referred to as ‘Pay-at-Pump’. When related to a fuel card purchase, these are usually dedicated HGV / bunker fuel lanes.
Bulk
A large order of diesel, usually delivered in a fuel tanker to a large volume user.
CPL
Abbreviation for “Cent per litre”
Daily Vehicle Checks
In certain industries daily vehicles check are mandatory to meet with Health and Safety regulations. Vehicles should be checked on a daily basis and defects reported immediately.
DERV
Stands for ‘Diesel Engine Road Vehicle’, and is a British industry term used to refer to diesel oil used in cars and lorries with diesel engines.
EDC
Abbreviation for “European Diesel Card”
Fuel Duty
A tax imposed on the sale of fuel.
Gas Oil
Also called red diesel, used for tractors, agricultural machinery and some refrigerated vehicles. It is available to purchase on fuel cards at participating sites.
Grey Fleet
This refers to any vehicle that does not belong to the company, but which are used for business travel.
HGV
Abbreviation for “Heavy Goods Vehicle”
Hybrid Vehicle
A hybrid vehicle uses two or more types of power, such as internal combustion engine plus an electric motor. Generally most will use petrol engines as the main source of power but also have an electric motor to assist powering the vehicle in certain driving conditions.
LCV
Abbreviation for “ Light Commercial Vehicle”
LGV
Abbreviation for “Large Goods Vehicle”
Lube Oil
A lubricant for engines. Part of the services available on most fuel cards.
Mixed Fleet
A group of drivers with different vehicle types and journey types.
Network
This refers to the garages, service stations or sites that are available to a specific fuel card.
PPL
Abbreviation for “Pence per Litre”
Pump Price
This refers to the price displayed on the pump when filling up.
VAT Approved
An invoice which covers all information on VAT so that the customer can claim back in a format acceptable to the Inland Revenue.
Vehicle Tracking
Tracking devices can be attached to vehicles to allow their geographical position to be monitored using real time, satellite technology. Vehicle positions can be updated, and journey history recorded and stored.
Fuel Card Glossary Part One
Fuel Card Glossary Part Two
