Other Disputes
Other disputes covered by the Oilcode are:
• disputes arising between parties to a fuel re-selling agreement
• disputes under Oilcode’s provisions concerning terminal
gate pricing arrangements
• disputes under Oilcode’s provisions concerning a fuel
re-selling business.
Parties must try to resolve the 3 categories of dispute above directly
between themselves unless
the DRA thinks there is no reason to attempt direct negotiation.
The parties can refer the matter to any person who may be able to help
to resolve the matter.
If they cannot agree on referring the matter they must notify the DRA
in which case the DRA
must appoint someone to assist within 7 days of the notification.
See
Online Enquiry.
That person might be a mediator or someone who provides other assistance.
That person will
decide the time and venue for mediation or other assistance.
The parties are equally liable for the costs of anyone appointed to assist and must pay their own costs.
The DRA may if he so decides make a non-binding determination about
the dispute. While such
a determination is not binding, non-compliance would be referred to
in reports of the DRA
including the DRA’s published Annual Report.