North Sea strike could severely disrupt UK fuel supplies

· Energy · United Kingdom

More than 160 offshore rig workers plan to walk out at oil rigs across the North Sea over the coming weeks, the Unite union said, in a sign of growing tensions between trade unions and oil companies. The union warned the strikes could severely disrupt UK fuel supplies in the ageing basin.

Why it matters：Industrial action in a key domestic oil basin could tighten UK fuel supplies at a time of already elevated diesel and gasoline prices.

Key points

  • More than 160 offshore rig workers plan to strike
  • The walkout is planned over the coming weeks
  • Unite warned of severe disruption to UK fuel supplies

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