The farmers will be permitted to employ red diesel for clearing roads jammed with snow with their tractors as there could arise problems due to cold weather and falling of snow.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) made the declaration of provision of red diesel for farmers, but it said that the temporary rule will be followed if farmers are endeavoring to clear snow on public roads or are considering doing the same.

“It is adopting a practical approach to the rules, given farmers' vital role in clearing country roads”, said HMRC.

Presently, red diesel is allowed for use only by vehicles such as snow ploughs that help clearing snow swarmed public roads due to extreme cold weather.

The provision of using diesel will be offered to those who attempt to clear roads for lending a helping hand to remote communities and schools and hospitals.

There have been faced difficulties by transport during recent days due to the heavy snow and ice. The disruption associated with poor weather was also faced by East Coast train services.