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Fuels: Northern Ireland

Asked by Alex EastonIndependentTreasuryTabled Answered 27 April 2026UIN 128108

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland regarding the potential impact of an increase in fuel costs on the agricultural sector in Northern Ireland; and whether she is considering targeted support measures for farmers.

Answered by James Murray

The Government is actively monitoring the increase in fuel costs across the whole of the UK, including in Northern Ireland, and any impacts on our food and farming sectors.

The Government has already announced that the 5p fuel duty cut will be extended until September.

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