Written questions

Fuels: Civil Society

Commons · Question 961 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 22 May 2026

Question

Asked by Luke Akehurst

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of increases in fuel costs on voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations; and whether he plans to extend support measu

Answer

Answered by Martin McCluskey, 22 May 2026

We are closely monitoring the impact of fuel and energy prices on businesses and communities caused by the instability in the Middle East, and much will depend on the length of the ongoing crisis. We will not hesitate to act in a targeted and timely manne...