Exports: Energy
Commons · Question 128255 · Tabled 20 Apr 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Gareth Snell
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism on the energy-related costs of UK exporters.
Answer
Answered by Chris Bryant, 27 Apr 2026
Charges under the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for relevant goods entering the EU Single Market have applied since January 2026. UK businesses may face costs supporting EU importers to comply with the EU CBAM. The obligation to purchase EU...