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Refineries: UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Commons · Question 113506 · Tabled 20 Feb 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 2 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Sammy Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has contingency plans for alternate support measures to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism for refineries.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 2 Mar 2026

The Government recognises that the sector is facing challenges and continues to engage with the fuel industry to explore what steps can be taken to support the sector. The Government continues to work at pace to consider the feasibility and impacts of inc...