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Energy: Prices

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the conflict in Iran on energy prices.

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
18 Mar 2026
Target answer date
24 Mar 2026
Answer
24 Mar 2026 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 18 Mar 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the conflict in Iran on energy prices.

  2. 24 Mar 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 24 Mar 2026

    Answer published

    Attacks have targeted energy production and export infrastructure across the Gulf. Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, through which around 20% of global oil and LNG is shipped, has declined very significantly. This is putting upward pressure on global price...

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