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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 9 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 January 2024 (named day). It was answered by Amanda Solloway (Conservative) on Monday, 15 January 2024 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Fuels: Prices

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when she plans to bring forward legislative proposals to require fuel retailers to publish price information.

Answer

The Government will launch a consultation on the requirement for fuel retailers to provide up to date retail fuel price information shortly.

Part 3 of the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill will extend the Government’s ability to establish and mandate participation in smart data schemes via regulations.

Following conclusion of the consultation process and Royal Assent of the Bill, the Government will lay regulations using the smart data powers to set up the statutory open data scheme for road fuel prices.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8687
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Fuels Garages and petrol stations Prices
Link
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