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Written question asked by Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 20 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Martin McCluskey (Labour) on Thursday, 23 April 2026 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, what assessment his Department has made of the trends in the level of petrol and diesel prices within regions; and what steps he is taking to ensure consistent pricing for consumers.

Answer

Fuel markets are governed by competition and consumer law, overseen by the Competition and Markets 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 of the Exchequer and my Rt hon Friend the 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 scheme, which will increase transparency for UK road fuel prices, including providing localised data for prices across the UK, and the CMA have the power to take enforcement action for non-compliance.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
128537
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Petrol Prices Diesel
Link
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