The UK energy crisis moved sharply up the political agenda on Wednesday as Keir Starmer prepared to address the nation from Downing Street, with industry claims that Britain could be only weeks away from considering rationing jet fuel and possibly diesel if disruption linked to the Iran conflict continues.
The warning, which has not been formally confirmed by ministers, came from an unnamed industry source and landed as households were already facing another jolt from rising pump prices and fresh anxiety over what happens if supply lines tighten further.
