"We don't yet know how long this conflict will go on for. It could be over in days. It could continue for longer. So I think the sensible and rational response from government is to monitor the situation and make sure we're prepared."
"It's clearly very concerning what's going on in the Middle East. There's no point to him trying to pretend anything other than that is the case. But the government will be keeping a very close eye on the situation with oil prices. We're monitoring that regularly."
"I want to address those concerns head on. I will always be guided by what is best for the British people as well as being worried about loved ones in the Middle East, Britons were rightly worrying what this means for life at home their bills, their jobs, their communities."
UK government officials have reassured the public that there is no immediate threat to energy supplies despite oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel following US-Israeli strikes in Iran and retaliatory attacks. Communities Secretary Steve Reed stated that sufficient supplies of oil and gas remain available, though the situation depends on how long hostilities continue. The government is actively monitoring developments and preparing contingency measures. Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized addressing public concerns about cost of living impacts, acknowledging that Britons worry about bills, jobs, and communities. Officials dismissed reports claiming the UK had only two days of gas supplies as incorrect.
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