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Written question asked by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour) on Thursday, 16 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Martin McCluskey (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Fossil Fuels

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to secure adequate supplies of hydrocarbon based fuels for vehicles, ships and aircraft; and what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the level of fuel reserves in the UK.

Answer

The UK benefits from a diverse and resilient fuel supply chain and remains well supplied across all hydrocarbon fuels for transport, including road, maritime, and aviation sectors. The Government is working closely with industry to monitor supply, demand, and market conditions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
127843
Session
2024-26
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Aircraft Fossil fuels Motor vehicles Shipping
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk