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Energy Supply: Staffordshire

Asked by Adam JogeeLabourDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 27 May 2026UIN 2480

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment he has made of the impact of the Middle East conflict on energy security in the (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency and (b) Staffordshire.

Answered by Martin McCluskey

The UK benefits from a diverse and resilient fuel supply chain and remains well supplied across all fuel types, with strong and diverse sources of supply. Around 90% of crude oil refined in the UK is imported, and only a very small proportion, around 1%, comes from the Middle East. This significantly limits our exposure to regional disruption. We are also working closely with industry to monitor supply, demand, and market conditions to ensure continued stability.

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