Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 97175
Refineries: Carbon Emissions
Tabled: 4 December 2025
Answered: 9 December 2025
Named DayQuestion
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 ShanksThe 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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