Written question asked by Henry Tufnell (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 (named day). It was answered by Dan Tomlinson (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.
Carbon Emissions: Taxation
- Question
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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of Stare for Energy Security and Net Zero, on the potential inclusion of refined petroleum products within the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism; and when the outcomes of those discussions will be made available.
- Answer
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As announced at Budget 2025 the government is considering the feasibility and impacts of including refined products in the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in future. The government recognises that refineries play a role in energy security and the UK’s industrial base. Government Ministers are holding a roundtable with the refining sector on 4 February 2026 and will also publish a call for evidence on the fuel sector shortly.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 107540
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Carbon emissions Taxation Petrochemicals
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- 2026-01-28 16:28:55 +0000
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