Written questions

Refineries: UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Commons · Question 116455 · Tabled 27 Feb 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 9 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Sammy Wilson

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to include refineries in the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism from January 2028.

Answer

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 9 Mar 2026

As announced at Budget 2025, the government is considering the feasibility and impacts of including refined products in the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in future. The government recognises the role that refineries play in energy security and...