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Diesel: Prices

Asked by Stephen GethinsScottish National PartyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 23 April 2026UIN 127461

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to support farmers with (a) increase in diesel prices and (b) the supply of diesel.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

The Government is actively monitoring the developments in the Middle East, including impact on the supply and prices of red diesel. Currently red diesel remains well stocked for all fuel types. Fuels Industry UK have been clear that fuel production and imports are continuing across the UK as usual. The CMA has put the industry on notice that they are monitoring petrol and diesel prices closely and red diesel used by farmers continues to benefit from an 80% tax discount compared to full duty diesel, supporting farm operating costs.

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