Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 97175

Refineries: Carbon Emissions

Tabled: 4 December 2025
Answered: 9 December 2025
Named Day

Question

Mr Richard Holden

Conservative — Basildon and Billericay

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment he has made of the impact of rising carbon costs on the viability of UK oil refineries.

Answer

Michael Shanks
The Government recognises the competitiveness challenges facing the refining industry and is determined to support the industry to address them and ensure the long-term future of the refining sector in the UK. In the Autumn Budget, the Government announce...
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