Written question WQ100728
- Asked by
- Nigel WilliamsReform
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 8 days
Question
What representations has the Welsh Government made to the UK Government regarding action to reduce fuel costs, strengthen pump-price competition and support residents, farmers and businesses affected by increases in fuel costs?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy (Adam Price)
The Welsh Government is in regular discussion with the UK Government on the impact of higher fuel costs on households, farmers, businesses and communities across Wales. I recently raised fuel resilience, pricing and the need for UK Government support with the DESNZ Energy Minister at an interministerial meeting on energy, calling for appropriate assistance should the situation escalate. We continue to press for effective action through those UK reserved powers over fuel duty, market regulation and consumer protection. We further support robust monitoring by the Competition and Markets Authority and the Fuel Finder scheme to improve transparency and competition at the pump.