Fuels: Prices
Commons · Question 128537 · Tabled 20 Apr 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Freddie van Mierlo
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the trends in the level of petrol and diesel prices within regions; and what steps he is taking to ensure consistent pricing for consumers.
Answer
Answered by Martin McCluskey, 23 Apr 2026
Fuel markets are governed by competition and consumer law, overseen by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The Government and the CMA are closely monitoring petrol and diesel prices in light of instability in the Middle East, and the Chancellor o...