European gas giants 'manipulating market'
News Article 23 March 2005
A committee of MPs has said British gas prices are "virtually at the whim" of European monopoly suppliers.
Treasury denies plans for windfall tax on oil companies
Press Review 4 February 2005
The Treasury has rejected claims it is planning a new windfall levy on energy producers.
Sturgeon calls for Scots oil fund
News Article 3 February 2005
The SNP has used a Holyrood debate to call on Scottish oil revenues to be harnessed for the people of Scotland.
Darling under fire on Scottish regiments
News Article 26 October 2004
Alistair Darling has been attacked by MPs over the government's plan to reform and possibly scrap regiments such as the Black Watch.
Brown seeks action on oil prices
News Article 2 October 2004
The chancellor has urged key finance ministers to tackle the economic problems caused by high oil prices.
Gas markets under peers' scrutiny
News Article 24 June 2004
A cross-party committee of peers has raised concerns that the gas market may not be able to meet demands if temperatures drop in severe winter conditions.
Brown keeps pressure on Opec over oil prices
Press Review 4 June 2004
Gordon Brown has maintained the government's pressure on oil cartel Opec to step up production in a bid to ease soaring prices.
Brown: Opec oil move welcome but inadequate
News Article 4 June 2004
The chancellor has welcomed commitments from oil producing countries to increase production.
Ministers call for caution on fuel price protests
News Article 3 June 2004
The government has slammed the Conservatives for encouraging protests over the price of petrol.
Howard lends backing to fuel protests
Press Review 3 June 2004
Pressure is mounting on Gordon Brown to delay plans for a further two pence-a-litre increase in petrol and diesel duty in September.
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G8 asks for more oil
Press Review 24 May 2004
Chancellor Gordon Brown has put his name to a joint statement with other G8 finance ministers calling for Opec countries to increase oil production.
Treasury set for petrol tax windfall
Press Review 21 May 2004
The Treasury is set to scoop a £2 billion per year tax windfall from oil prices riding high at $40 per barrel.
Blair sidesteps petrol tax questions
Press Review 20 May 2004
Tony Blair has refused to confirm whether September's planned increase in petrol tax will go ahead, despite prices at the pumps rising to their highest levels for four years.
Fuel protests in the pipeline
Press Review 14 May 2004
The government is holding emergency talks to plan contingency measures in case of new fuel protests.
