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UK Prepares Energy Support Amid Rising Oil Prices

3/15/2026

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  • Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said the government is prepared to intervene if energy costs rise due to the US-Israel war in Iran.
  • With oil and gas prices surging, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to announce a support package for households facing heating oil costs.
  • Miliband warned petrol retailers about potential price gouging, citing high profits and weak competition.
  • He acknowledged the government would assess fuel duty before September.