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Fuels: Prices

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that (a) West Dorset constituency and (b) rural areas can access more competitive fuel prices through the Fuel Finder scheme.

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
21 Nov 2025
Target answer date
25 Nov 2025
Answer
1 Dec 2025 · 10 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 21 Nov 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that (a) West Dorset constituency and (b) rural areas can access more competitive fuel prices through the Fuel Finder scheme.

  2. 25 Nov 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 1 Dec 2025

    Answer published

    Fuel Finder will increase price transparency so drivers can compare prices to find the best deal and incentivise greater local competition, including in rural areas. The expectation is that third party organisations such as price comparison websites, navi...

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