Oral Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
“What steps her Department is taking to support farmers with fuel costs.”
Tabled: 21 May 2026Answered: 4 June 2026
Asked by
Claire Young
Liberal Democrat — Thornbury and Yate
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Emma Reynolds)
This Government are taking decisive action to support farmers with rising fuel costs. We have cut red diesel fuel duty to its lowest level in 20 years, reducing rates by a third, and we have asked the Competition and Markets Authority to ensure that there is no market abuse.