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Aviation: Fuels

Asked by Gareth DaviesConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 5 June 2026UIN 3843

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help improve domestic jet fuel refining capacity.

Answered by Martin McCluskey

Domestic production supplies part of UK demand, with the remainder met through a diverse range of imports from the international markets. This mix of domestic production and imports has historically supported resilience. We are working closely with the aviation industry and international partners to monitor risks and maintain resilient supplies of aviation fuel. There is no current shortage of jet fuel and we expect suppliers to continue to meet their contractual obligations.

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