<p>The Government will launch a consultation on the requirement for fuel retailers to provide up to date retail fuel price information shortly.</p><p> </p><p>Part 3 of the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill will extend the Government’s ability to establish and mandate participation in smart data schemes via regulations.</p><p> </p><p>Following conclusion of the consultation process and Royal Assent of the Bill, the Government will lay regulations using the smart data powers to set up the statutory open data scheme for road fuel prices.</p>