How does the definition of inter-refiner agreement affect reporting?
Under O.Reg 535/05, gasoline that is transferred as part of an inter-refiner agreement alone does not constitute placing gasoline in the Ontario market. This means that for the purpose of meeting the balancing requirement in the Regulation for gasoline volumes acquired through an inter-refiner agreement, it is the refiner who sells at retail or to a non-refiner wholesaler who is required to meet the balancing requirements, since this is when the gasoline is placed in the Ontario market under the Regulation. If, for example, Refiner A sold Refiner B one million litres of gasoline, and Refiner B sold that volume at its retail stations, or to an independent wholesaler, then Refiner B would be required to meet the balancing requirements with respect to that million litres of gasoline, not Refiner A. Q: If a person mixes additives with gasoline is he/she considered a fuel supplier under the Regulation? A: No. Persons who simply combine an additive package with gasoline and then sell the pro
