Blackouts and rationing: The Iran crisis is our wake-up call to just how vulnerable the UK is

  • Posted on March 19, 2026
  • By The Independent
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Blackouts and rationing: The Iran crisis is our wake-up call to just how vulnerable the UK is

This latest crisis should prompt fresh thinking about how to rely less on other nations for energy, says Octopus founder Greg Jackson. But the answer isn’t just the North Sea: oil and gas aren’t the only way to keep the lights on. If other governments are taking alternatives seriously, why isn’t Britain? Chris Blackhurst reports.
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