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Written question asked by Gareth Snell (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Chris McDonald (Labour) on Monday, 27 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Storage: Energy

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what support his Department provides to cold-storage logistics providers to manage peak-time energy tariffs.

Answer

Government recognises the importance of electrification of transport, including heavy goods vehicles, in delivering transport decarbonisation targets, and is aware of the impact that energy costs are having on different sectors, including logistics.

Government is addressing wholesale and network costs through long‑term investment in clean, homegrown power to reduce exposure to volatile fossil fuel prices.

The Department for Business and Trade regularly engages across Government, including with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the Department for Transport, on matters relating to the cost of the electrification of transport. The Secretary of State for Business and Trade and his ministerial team will continue to have regular discussions with all Cabinet colleagues on energy costs.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
129206
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Energy Prices Storage
Link
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