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Oil: Prices

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that changes in oil prices are reflected at UK petrol stations.

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Answering body
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
2 Jul 2026
Target answer date
6 Jul 2026
Answer
10 Jul 2026 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 2 Jul 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that changes in oil prices are reflected at UK petrol stations.

  2. 6 Jul 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 10 Jul 2026

    Answer published

    The Government is committed to ensuring that motorists get a fair deal at the pump and we have taken several measures to protect consumers from fuel prices increases. We have extended the temporary 5p fuel duty cut until 31 December 2026 which will save t...

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