Starmer: UK Acts to Prevent Fuel Rationing Amidst Iran Crisis
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Starmer Vows UK Will Avoid Fuel Rationing Amid Iran Crisis, Strait of Hormuz Threat
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News18•16-03-2026, 21:35
Starmer Vows UK Will Avoid Fuel Rationing Amid Iran Crisis, Strait of Hormuz Threat
•British Prime Minister Keir Starmer affirmed the UK is taking "all necessary measures" to avoid fuel rationing amidst the Iran crisis threatening global energy supplies.
•Starmer stressed the vital importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz for tanker traffic to stabilize global energy prices and protect consumers.
•The UK government is closely monitoring the situation and collaborating with international partners, including European countries, Gulf states, and the US, on energy security.
•Autonomous mine-hunting systems are being deployed in the Strait of Hormuz to counter potential threats to commercial shipping.
•Former energy adviser Nick Butler warned Britain could face "a form of rationing" if the conflict persists, urging prioritization for critical sectors.
