Written question asked by Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 March 2026. It was answered by Martin McCluskey (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Fuels: West Dorset
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of a) rising diesel and b) rising petrol costs on consumers in West Dorset since the start of the conflict in the Middle East.
- Answer
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Fuel markets are governed by competition and consumer protection law, overseen by the Competition Market Authority (CMA). The Government and the CMA are closely monitoring petrol and diesel prices in light of instability in the Middle East, and the Chancellor and Secretary of State recently met with fuel retailers to set out a clear message: unfair practices will not be tolerated.
We are also engaging regularly with refiners, importers and distributors to ensure any emerging risks are identified and managed promptly. The government has also introduced the statutory Fuel Finder, which will increase transparency for UK road fuel prices and the CMA have the power to take enforcement action for non-compliance.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 123542
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Government assistance Petrol Prices Diesel West Dorset
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- 2026-04-01 16:22:17 +0100
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