The Latest Breaking News on Energy

Why Government fracking u-turn could be a red herring

Change in policy could see domestic shale gas production begin in as little as six months - in areas where there is local support

Birmingham Post · Sep 8, 2022

Energy plan will ‘bring immediate relief’, but suppliers call for more action

Chris O’Shea, chief executive of British Gas owner Centrica, promised to continue donating 10% of profits to help vulnerable households.

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022

Britain goes big to ease energy shock, EU meets on Friday

Britain will cap consumer energy bills for two years and funnel billions to prop up power companies, its new leader Liz Truss said on Thursday in a bid to tackle an energy crisis that has Europe and Russia squaring off in a deepening economic war.

Reuters · Sep 8, 2022

The Standard View: This fossil fuel crisis requires clean energy solutions

The financial support package set out by the Government today will come as a relief to millions of households and businesses. Part of this plan will also involve expanding our energy supply, including fracking and North Sea oil and gas.

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2022

Fracking ban lifted by Liz Truss as PM pushes domestic energy to tackle bills crisis

The move will be met with strong opposition from local campaigners and environmentalists

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2022

Analysis-Putin's energy gamble may prove a double-edged sword for Russia

President Vladimir Putin's threat to completely cut off energy supplies to the West in a deepening confrontation over Ukraine could prove to be a double-edged sword for Russia.

Reuters · Sep 8, 2022

Liz Truss lifts fracking ban and pushes domestic energy to tackle bills crisis

The move will be met with strong opposition from local campaigners and environmentalists.

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022

Nigerian oil workers threaten to strike if govt doesn't stem theft

Members of a Nigerian oil workers' union are threatening to go on strike if the government does not do more to stem widespread oil theft they say is putting their safety at risk and has cut exports by hundreds of thousands of barrels.

Reuters · Sep 8, 2022

Energy bills frozen as Liz Truss reveals plan for cost of living crisis

Bills will be put on hold for two years from the start of October

Wales Online · Sep 8, 2022

How to invest in oil

Soaring energy prices have dominated the headlines over the last year. In the oil sector, the wholesale price of Brent crude oil (a key oil industry measure), is almost five times higher now than in April 2022, and motorists have faced record petrol prices at the pumps.

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2022