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Trump Urges UK to Resume North Sea Drilling Amid Energy Crisis

3/3/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump urged UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to resume North Sea drilling to address energy prices from the US-led war with Iran.
He urged higher oil and gas production as European wholesale gas prices rose 20% on Tuesday after a 40% rise on Monday.
Trump criticized UK exploration-license rules and proposed a windfall tax on oil profits, citing growing reliance on foreign fossil fuels.

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U.S. President Donald Trump urged UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to resume North Sea drilling to address energy prices from the US-led war with Iran.
He urged higher oil and gas production as European wholesale gas prices rose 20% on Tuesday after a 40% rise on Monday.
Trump criticized UK exploration-license rules and proposed a windfall tax on oil profits, citing growing reliance on foreign fossil fuels.