An oil industry bigwig says the government may be forced to prioritise hospital and food production if the Middle East triggered oil crisis deepens The effective blocking of the Strait of Hormuz has caused the worst oil supply crisis since the 1970s(Image: AP) The government could be forced to “ration” energy if the Iran war
Energy watchdog Ofgem issued a fresh warning to UK households 11:24, 16 Mar 2026Updated 11:24, 16 Mar 2026 Penalties include fines and up to five years in prison (stock image)(Image: Getty) UK households are being reminded by Ofgem of an illegal action that could not only be “dangerous” but also is the cause of “one
New energy bill help announced after huge price spike – what you need to know – The Mirror Need to know Heating oil is not protected by the energy price cap and its price per litre has spiked in recent weeks following disruption of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz 10:51, 16 Mar 2026Updated 11:12,
The government will bring forward the next round of renewable energy auctions in a move designed to give investors greater certainty as ministers accelerate the push for energy security. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband confirmed the next Contracts for Difference auction – Allocation Round 8 – will open in July 2026 earlier than expected. Officials say
Speaking at the 2026 Green Growth Summit in Brussels, Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), said the volatility underscored the strategic value of renewable energy. “Renewables turn the tables,” he said during a keynote address to the event, which brings together European climate and environment ministers alongside businesses,
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the UK energy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The war fought by the US and Israel against Iran has reminded us of the many previous shocks to oil and gas prices during the past half-century or so, notably in the 1970s. It demonstrates
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Sir Keir Starmer will on Monday vow to shield “working people” from the economic fallout of the Iran war and punish profiteering, as he sets out support worth about £50mn for some households hit by
The Edge 2000 kit includes everything needed to gather, store, and use solar power in conjunction with a home’s existing wiring. March 14, 2026 Ben Zientara Albuquerque-based Pii Energy has announced the launch of its Edge 2000 plug-in home energy system during a live demonstration on March 14, colloquially known as “Pi Day.” The Edge
They have been blamed for triggering life-threatening heart problems, anxiety and even liver and kidney damage. Yet despite their grim reputation, energy drinks remain hugely popular – with more than a third of adults consuming them regularly. They are even more popular among teenagers, with some surveys suggesting almost 70 per cent drink them – despite
Conflict in the Middle East has seen disruption to global fuel supplies, which in turn, has caused wholesale energy prices to spike. There’s been a lot of volatility in the energy market over the last few years, with households facing high energy bills as a result, so it’s not surprising that current tensions are causing