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Public Transport: Fuels

Asked by Chris BlooreLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 20 April 2026UIN 126846

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to ensure public transport and private hire vehicles service levels are not impacted by fuel price increases.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood

The Department for Transport recognises growing concerns around rising fuel and transport costs caused by the conflict in the Middle East. The Department fully recognises the need to maintain the continuity of public transport services and are actively monitoring any potential impacts.

The Department will continue to work with industry to understand the pressures and the options to mitigate any risks.

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