Petition · past parliament
Start fracking immediately
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Shale gas extraction through fracking should start immediately. To prevent a lot of misery and possible death through hyperthermia
this winter with the elderly and low income
public.
this winter with the elderly and low income
public.
Delay in shale gas extraction is causing an emergency in heating homes when there is more than enough gas available through fracking.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: Reverse fracking moratorium and provide support for natural gas extraction
The Government has lifted the shale gas moratorium and confirmed support for a new oil and gas licensing round: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-government-takes-next-steps-to-boost-domestic-energy-production
The Government has lifted the shale gas moratorium and confirmed support for a new oil and gas licensing round: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-government-takes-next-steps-to-boost-domestic-energy-production
Timeline
| 18 Oct 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 Oct 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
21 Oct 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.