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Biofuels: Manufacturing Industries

Asked by Dr Luke EvansConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 13 October 2025UIN 77614

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support the sustainable bioethnol production sector.

Answered by Chris McDonald

Government has been in negotiations with the bioethanol sector to understand what support could be delivered to ensure its long-term sustainable future.

The Department for Transport confirmed their intention to consult on amendments to the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation, including options for increased targets. DfT also confirmed plans to convene an expert working group to explore whether ethanol blending in petrol can be increased beyond the current E10 blend.

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