Petition · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Reopen British oil and gas fields using taxpayer funds for UK use only
Closed
668 signatures
What the petition asks
We think Britain has huge gas and oil resources that we are not utilising. We have very low storage capacity for those we import.
We are energy dependent and buy these resources from countries accessing the same areas. This leaves us subject to the prices set by international markets and added government taxes.
Britain currently endures very high energy prices. The oil and gas fields must be reopened using only taxpayer funds and the products used solely for British industries and domestic use. We think this could enable lower prices and allow industries to flourish and citizens to afford to power their homes. Any surplus to be sold at International prices.
Britain currently endures very high energy prices. The oil and gas fields must be reopened using only taxpayer funds and the products used solely for British industries and domestic use. We think this could enable lower prices and allow industries to flourish and citizens to afford to power their homes. Any surplus to be sold at International prices.
Timeline
| 18 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 May 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
668
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Opened
18 Nov 2025
Closed
18 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.