Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 12627

Iron and Steel: Energy

Tabled: 4 November 2024

Answered: 12 November 2024

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make a comparative assessment of energy prices for steel production in (a) the UK, (b) China, (c) Germany and (d) the US.

Answer

Sarah Jones

The Government recognises that this continues to be a worrying time for the steel sector facing pressures due to global energy prices. We are committed to minimising energy costs for steel, and all energy intensive industries, to help ensure they remain s...

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