Energy secretary admits Rishi Sunak’s north sea oil expansion plans ‘won’t bring bills down’

The Independent says The energy secretary has admitted that Rishi Sunak’s flagship energy policy will not bring household bills down.

Claire Coutinho was quizzed about the government’s plans to expand North Sea oil and gas exploration expected to be announced in the King’s Speech tomorrow.

The prime minister will declare the drive, which would invite annual applications for new licences to drill for oil and gas, will protect jobs and boost energy security “without adding undue burdens on households”.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/energy-bills-oil-gas-sunak-net-zero-b2442312.html