Net Zero minister calls UK energy costs scandalous and vows to cut bills

Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh described UK electricity and gas prices as “scandalous” and said reducing them is her number-one priority. She argued that affordable energy is essential for both consumers and the economy, and that the net-zero transition must be demonstrated through tangible jobs and lower bills. Fahnbulleh announced the approval of the Jackdaw gasfield off Aberdeen after a lengthy legal dispute, noting its potential to create thousands of jobs and generate significant tax revenue.

She attacked the Conservative Party, and specifically Kemi Badenoch, for abandoning long-standing climate commitments, and called the shift “tragic”. The minister also referenced calls from Andy Burnham to review standing charges on gas bills as a way to ease household pressure.