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Written question asked by Luke Evans (Conservative) on Friday, 9 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Friday, 16 October 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Diesel: Prices

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with [a] road haulage and [b] logistics groups about the impact of the cost of diesel on business operations.

Answer

Department for Transport ministers and officials hold regular discussions with representatives from the road haulage and logistics industry to understand the sector’s priorities. These discussions are wide ranging and include business cost pressures facing road haulage and logistics operations from rising fuel prices.

Government measures that support the road haulage and logistics industry include:

  • the extension of the 5 pence cut in fuel duty and the Vehicle Excise Duty payment holiday announced in May;
  • up to £35.7 million of joint government and industry investment in safer and more secure HGV parking and better driver facilities; and,
  • for Great Britain, discounts of up to £81,000 on new electric trucks are available as part of £1 billion support through to 2030 for the uptake of Zero Emission HGVs.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
31290
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Freight Prices Roads Diesel
Link
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