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Diesel: Prices

Asked by Wendy ChamberlainLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 26 March 2026UIN 122781

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 19 March to question 120937, if she will respond to the original question as it relates to the fishing industry.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

Defra is actively monitoring the impact of diesel price changes on the fishing sector. The Government has raised industry concerns about red diesel prices, including price transparency, with the Competition and Markets Authority and we are committed to ensuring that this market functions fairly. The fishing sector can continue to access Marine Voyages Relief reducing the cost of their fuel by allowing them to partially claim back fuel duty.

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