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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Petrol Prices

Tuesday 27 February 2024 · 3 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 0 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Minister launched a consultation on requiring petrol stations to report price changes within 30 minutes.
  • The consultation aims to enable drivers to make informed decisions and promote fair competition.
  • The Government held a roundtable with fuel retailers to emphasize the need to pass on savings to consumers.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Theo Clarke
Energy
Context

Concerns about the rising cost of fuel at petrol stations in Q11.

Question

What steps she is taking to help reduce the price of fuel at petrol stations. Last week, we launched a consultation, closing on 12 March, on requiring petrol stations to report a change in price within 30 minutes.

Answer from Amanda Solloway

Last week, we launched a consultation, closing on 12 March, on requiring petrol stations to report a change in price within 30 minutes. Pumpwatch will enable drivers to make informed decisions on where to buy fuel and will reignite competition.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific ask for transparency was addressed but no concrete action or timeline beyond the consultation process is provided.

How: Under Review

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Q2 Theo Clarke
Energy
Context

Residents in Stafford are concerned about fuel costs and their impact on household budgets.

Question

I thank the Minister for her answer, but my constituents in Stafford remain concerned about the price of fuel, particularly given the pressures on their household budgets. What is she doing to ensure that my constituents get the best price for their fuel?

Answer from Amanda Solloway

We are committed to making sure that consumers get a fair deal. That is why fuel retailers must remain transparent and not overcharge drivers. The Pumpwatch consultation will require all petrol stations to report prices within 30 minutes of their changing.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific ask for ensuring the best price for constituents was addressed generally but no concrete measures or timelines are given beyond transparency requirements.

How: We Are Committed

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Q3 Richard Foord Lib Dem Honiton and Sidmouth
Energy Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Context

High fuel costs in rural areas like Honiton, where the price of fuel is almost 20p a litre higher than at petrol stations just 30 miles away.

Question

In rural communities across Devon, people feel the pressure of high fuel costs. The cost of fuel in towns such as Honiton is almost 20p a litre higher than at petrol stations just 30 miles away. What steps will the Government take to ensure fairness?

Answer from Amanda Solloway

Pumpwatch will help with those things, but it is unacceptable for any fuel retailer to overcharge drivers. That is why the Secretary of State held a roundtable in December with fuel retailers to make it clear that we expect them to pass on savings to consumers when prices fall.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific ask for rural fuel duty relief was not addressed; only general statements about overcharging and passing on savings were provided.

How: Roundtable, Expectation

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