Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Torsten Bell (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.
Fuels: Prices
- Question
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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether HM Treasury holds any evidence of price gouging by (a) supermarkets and (b) petrol stations, following the current instability in the Middle East.
- Answer
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The Government is determined to ensure consumers get a fair deal. We continue to work closely with the CMA to monitor prices in light of instability in the Middle East, and fully support the CMA’s ongoing efforts to protect consumers and investigate any evidence of anti-competitive or unfair practices.
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- 2026-27
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- Armed conflict Fuels Prices Middle East
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