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Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 26 March 2026UIN 122784

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has considered implementing the measures suggested by the International Energy Agency following the global oil and gas supply issues resulting from Iranian efforts to impede oil and gas transfers via the straight of Hormuz.

Answered by Martin McCluskey

The Department works closely with the International Energy Agency to monitor oil and gas markets, including risks arising from disruption around the Strait of Hormuz. The IEA has published a range of potential measures as advice to governments across the world. These are recommendations rather than requirements.

The Government has no current plans to implement the measures suggested and will continue to work with industry and international partners to safeguard energy security.

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