EU energy security: Implications for the UK
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has highlighted the fragile state of the EU’s energy security. How has the EU responded and what does this mean for the UK?
Imports of energy from Russia
The quantity of fossil fuels the UK imports from Russia has fallen since the invasion of Ukraine, but higher prices have increased their value which was £5.3 billion in the year to March 2022.
Where will Britain’s future energy supply come from?
Net Zero commitments, rising energy prices and calls for increased energy independence raise questions over where Britain’s future energy supply will come from.
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Research Briefing
Domestic energy prices
Household energy bills are due to rise by 50% in April 2022 and are likely to rise again in October. This briefing looks at how prices have changed and why.
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Research Briefing
Oil Prices
Spot oil prices jumped after the Russian invasion of Ukraine and continued to rise through early March. They reached $127 per barrel on 8 March 2022. The price in Sterling set a new record on the same day of £97 per barrel. This was 21% above the earlier peak in 2012. Oil prices crashed after the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown led to a dramatic cut in demand. Prices fell from almost $70 a barrel in early January to below $20 per barrel in late April 2020. Oil prices peaked in July 2008 at almost $150 per barrel and were in the $100-125 range for much of 2011 to early 2014.
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Research Briefing
Fuel poverty in the UK
Record energy price rises have led to concern that more families will be drawn into ever deeper fuel poverty. This briefing at how fuel poverty varies across the UK, policies to address fuel poverty, and stakeholder comment on the issue.
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Research Briefing
Research and Development funding policy
This Commons Library briefing provides an overview of the research and development funding landscape in the UK.
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Research Briefing
Petrol and diesel prices
Prices of petrol and diesel increased rapidly after Russia invaded Ukraine and reached new records in mid-March 2022. They have fallen back slightly since duty was cut in the Spring Statement. In mid April 2022 the UK had the 7th highest petrol and 3rd highest diesel prices in the EU+UK.
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Research Briefing
Ukraine crisis
This page features Commons Library publications relevant to the current crisis in Ukraine.
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Debate Pack
e-petition debate on hunting
A debate has been scheduled in Westminster Hall at 6pm on Monday 25 April on two e-petitions concerning hunting. The subject for the debate has been nominated by the Petitions Committee, and the debate will be opened by Marsha de Cordova MP.
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Research Briefing
Heat networks and energy prices
Heat networks customers have reported price rises of up to 700% since late 2021. Heat networks are not currently regulated, and most customers are not covered by the energy price cap. This briefing looks at existing and proposed regulation, and support for constituents struggling with bills.
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Debate Pack
Energy price cap and residential buildings with communal heating systems
Members will debate the energy price cap and residential buildings with communal heating systems in Westminster Hall on 20 April 2022 at 4.30pm.
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Research Briefing
Rising cost of living in the UK
This briefing gives an overview of rising prices, particularly food, energy and fuel prices, including the potential impact of the conflict in Ukraine. It outlines Government support for the rising cost of living as well as how rising prices, interest rates and other policies which will impact household budgets.
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Research Briefing
Alternatives to Russian oil: Saudi Arabia, the Gulf and Venezuela?
The US, UK and EU aim to reduce imports of Russian oil and gas. This describes other countries able to increase supply and the challenges in achieving this.
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Research Briefing
Rural mobile coverage in the UK: Not-spots and partial not-spots
This briefing paper looks at mobile coverage in the UK with a focus on rural 4G mobile coverage. It covers Government commitments on mobile coverage and measures to improve coverage such as the Shared Rural Network.
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