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flag UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer addresses rising fuel costs from Middle East conflict, oil hitting $100/bbl, while coordinating G7 response and evacuating 32,000 nationals.

flag Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledged rising public concern over the economic impact of the Middle East conflict, as oil prices exceeded $100 a barrel—the highest since 2022—threatening to increase fuel costs and delay a Bank of England interest rate cut. flag While the UK’s energy price cap protects most households from immediate energy bill hikes, petrol prices are expected to rise. flag The UK is coordinating with G7 nations on a potential release of petroleum reserves to stabilize markets, deploying military assets including RAF Typhoons and F-35s for defensive operations, and evacuating over 32,000 British nationals since early March. flag Despite tensions with former US President Donald Trump, who criticized the UK’s military timing, Starmer confirmed ongoing cooperation, including allowing US forces to operate from RAF Fairford.

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