The next phase of F-Gas quota reductions is set to significantly impact refrigerant availability and pricing across the UK and EU. With stricter phase-down targets accelerating toward a full phase-out by 2050, businesses must prepare for tighter supply, rising costs, and the transition to lower-GWP alternatives. Proactive planning and sustainable refrigerant strategies will be essential in navigating the evolving regulatory landscape
Up to 20 million vehicles on UK roads still rely on R134a, but tightening F-Gas quotas could soon make the refrigerant significantly harder to source. With supply expected to shrink and demand remaining high, the industry is preparing for rising prices and potential shortages- accelerating the need for lower-GWP alternatives.
With proposed changes to GB F-Gas legislation potentially reducing HFC quotas from 2027, the refrigeration industry faces tighter supply and rising costs. This article outlines the implications of the HFC phasedown and highlights the Refrigerant Route Planner as a tool for assessing low-GWP refrigerant alternatives by application and market sector.







