# How to set your fuel policy

> As a boat owner you have the ability to choose how you want to set your fuel policy There are two policies to choose from      Renter pays   The renter can 

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Last updated: 2025-11-10T22:13:58.445Z

As an owner, you can choose how you want to set your fuel policy. There are two policies to choose from:

*   **Renter pays**: The renter can either refuel the vessel before the end of the rental, or you can request reimbursement within 48 hours of the trip’s conclusion via the [fuel reimbursement tool](https://support.boatsetter.com/hc/en-us/articles/213102143-Fuel-reimbursement). Once approved, you will be reimbursed the fuel cost minus any [processing fees](https://support.boatsetter.com/en_us/additional-fees-and-fines-ByEE8yohs).
*   **Owner pays**: You include the fuel fee in the boat price and the renter pays no additional fuel cost.

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To manage your fuel policy, navigate to your **Owner dashboard > My Boats > Edit listing > Durations & Pricing \> Edit > **Scroll down to "**Who pays for fuel?" > Save******.

  

_Please note: Any changes to your fuel policy will not apply to_ [_Approved_](https://support.boatsetter.com/hc/en-us/articles/4412294373645-Booking-states) _bookings._

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