Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 88363

Freight: Fuels

Tabled: 5 November 2025

Answered: 17 November 2025

Question

Mr Richard Holden

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the relative operational cost increases for (a) rail freight and (b) road freight during the period from 2011 when fuel duty was first frozen for HGVs.

Answer

Keir Mather

Fuel duty is a matter for His Majesty’s Treasury. The Government recognises the economic and environmental benefits of rail freight. The Railways Bill will place a duty on Great British Railways to grow rail freight, meaning freight operators will benefit...

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