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Commons · Question 122613 · Tabled 20 Mar 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 30 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by James McMurdock

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the UK’s refinery capacity and whether they are sufficient to meet national demand.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 30 Mar 2026

The Department publishes data on refinery production (Table 3.12) and demand for petroleum products (Table 3.13) as part of Energy Trends: UK oil and oil products - GOV.UK. These data are updated monthly.