PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Motorway Service Areas: Fuels (12 September 2023)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions she has had with fuel retailers on fuel prices within motorway service stations.
Asked by:
Bill Esterson (Labour)
Asked by:
Bill Esterson (Labour)
Answer
The former Secretary of State met with fuel retailers in July 2023 to discuss the Competition and Market Authority’s (CMA) market study findings and strongly encourage their participation in the CMA implemented voluntary scheme, in place until the government can place the open data scheme on a statutory footing.
The Government is aware customers often pay more at motorway fuel stations than elsewhere. The Government has accepted the CMA recommendation to create a statutory open data scheme and monitoring function, that together will facilitate greater competition and put downward pressure on road fuel prices.
The Government will consult this autumn.
Answered by:
Amanda Solloway (Conservative)
18 September 2023
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