Question follow-through · 128537

Fuels: Prices

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.

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
20 Apr 2026
Target answer date
23 Apr 2026
Answer
23 Apr 2026 · 3 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 20 Apr 2026

    Question tabled

    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.

  2. 23 Apr 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 23 Apr 2026

    Answer published

    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 o...

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