VerbatimParliament, as it happens

Fossil Fuels

Asked by Mr Tanmanjeet Singh DhesiLabourDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 21 April 2026UIN 127843

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to secure adequate supplies of hydrocarbon based fuels for vehicles, ships and aircraft; and what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the level of fuel reserves in the UK.

Answered by Martin McCluskey

The UK benefits from a diverse and resilient fuel supply chain and remains well supplied across all hydrocarbon fuels for transport, including road, maritime, and aviation sectors. The Government is working closely with industry to monitor supply, demand, and market conditions.

Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →

Open this question in Verbatim →

Every written question, searchable

155,000 questions tabled since the election, with the answer each department gave — and the ones still unanswered, with the clock running. Free to search.

Search written questions →Read on Verbatim