Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps she is taking to ensure the price of diesel is affordable in Devon.

The Government recognises that increases in diesel prices can put strain on household budgets and businesses, particularly those that rely heavily on road transport.

To support motorists, the Government has frozen fuel duty since taking office and extended the temporary 5 pence per litre cut until 31 December.

In addition, eligible sectors, including agriculture, continue to benefit from access to rebated red diesel, which the Government recently cut further from 10.18p to 6.48p per litre until 31 December.

Drivers can also use the Fuel Finder scheme to compare local pump prices and identify the cheapest fuel available in their area.

For more information on services currently using Fuel Finder data, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/fuel-finder-for-drivers-factsheet.

Alongside these measures, we continue to monitor developments in international and domestic fuel markets and their impact on consumers and the wider economy.