Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask His Majesty's Government what role they intend renewable liquid fuels to play in meeting current and future Carbon Budgets.

Government recognises that renewable liquid fuels could play a role in meeting Carbon Budgets through a limited role in decarbonising heat for some off‑gas‑grid properties. However, evidence to date has highlighted challenges around affordability and sustainability, including the availability of sustainable feedstocks and the higher cost to consumers compared with other low‑carbon heating options. For this reason, the Government has been clear that further evidence is required before decisions are taken on whether and how such fuels could be supported at scale.

As part of this evidence‑gathering process, the Government recently consulted on the role of alternative clean heating solutions, including renewable liquid fuels such as HVO. A Government Response will be published in due course.