Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what regulatory measures his Department is considering to improve consistency in fuel pricing in West Dorset.

The Government has implemented the statutory open data scheme Fuel Finder, with all UK forecourts now required to report their latest fuel prices, helping to improve transparency and increase competitive pressure on fuel retailers. The Motor Fuel Price (Open Data) Regulations 2025, which provide the legal framework for the scheme, came into force in early 2026. These measures apply nationally, including in West Dorset.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have the power to take enforcement action for non-compliance, including imposing financial penalties.

The CMA also has statutory information gathering powers to monitor the road fuel market and advise the Government if further intervention is required.