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Starmer Blames Trump, Putin for UK Energy Bill Volatility

4/10/2026

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U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer attributed energy-bill fluctuations to actions by U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin during a Cabinet address on April 9, 2026, fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
He spoke to ITV News as oil prices rose amid a fragile ceasefire in the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.
Starmer said volatility harms families and businesses and noted consequences of the February 2022 conflict.

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U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer attributed energy-bill fluctuations to actions by U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin during a Cabinet address on April 9, 2026, fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
He spoke to ITV News as oil prices rose amid a fragile ceasefire in the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.
Starmer said volatility harms families and businesses and noted consequences of the February 2022 conflict.