Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes in fuel prices on the cost of road transport for businesses and households.

Government continues to assess the impact of heightened fuel prices on households, motorists, and businesses. RAC data has shown that since February, motorists and businesses have spent around £9.3bn more on fuel than otherwise would have been spent. To mitigate cost of living impacts, we have extended the 5p cut to fuel duty and announced that all single bus fares outside London will be capped at £2 in 2027. Government will regularly review measures to mitigate future impacts where appropriate.