Resume Licensing North Sea Oil Drilling to Reduce UK Energy Import Dependency.

Rejected 17 signatures

What the petition asks

We call on the Government to resume North Sea Drilling licences. Domestic production would reduce reliance on energy imports while increasing national energy security and stabilise household energy bills. Revenue generated from oil exports should be ringfenced to fund investment in renewable energy.

The UK faces ongoing energy insecurity and high household bills driven by dependence on imported oil and gas. During periods of global uncertainty (the ongoing war with Iran), this leaves British consumers exposed to volatile prices. North Sea Reserves offer a domestic solution that can stabilise supply and reduce bills in the short to medium term. Export revenues can then be used to fund a dedicated renewables investment fund, accelerating the green transition without burdening taxpayers.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

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Make the most of our own natural resources. Allow companies to drill gas and oil
Make the most of our own natural resources. Allow companies to drill gas and oil

Timeline

23 Mar 2026	Petition opened for signatures
14 Apr 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 17

Status Rejected

Rejected 14 Apr 2026

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