Written questions

Ferries and Freight: Northern Ireland

2026-06-03 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · 6816 · Official question

Mr Richard Holden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of recent changes in marine fuel costs on the inclusion of ferry and freight operators serving Northern Ireland routes within the UK Emissi

Answer

We actively monitor changes in marine fuel costs and wider market conditions. The UK ETS is designed to support cost-effective decarbonisation, and operators retain flexibility in how they meet compliance obligations, including operational efficiency and ...