Energy · Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom · October 19, 2026

North Sea rig workers plan strikes that could hit UK fuel supply

Reported by 1 outlet · first reported Oct 19, 1:39 PM ET

Unite said more than 160 offshore workers will stage a 24-hour strike from Wednesday, warning walkouts over the coming weeks could severely disrupt UK fuel supplies.

Why it matters

Disruption would add to fuel pressure in Europe during the Middle East supply crisis.

Background

The North Sea basin is ageing and production has declined. Tensions between unions and oil firms have grown.

The story so far

1. Oct 19North Sea rig workers plan strikes that could hit UK fuel supply
2. Oct 20UK set to approve Jackdaw North Sea gas field
3. Oct 21UK approves Jackdaw North Sea gas field
4. Oct 22UK creates £2bn Energy Wealth Fund alongside Jackdaw gas approval
5. Oct 25UK cabinet split over Rosebank North Sea oilfield

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Sources

• The Guardian ↗Oct 19, 1:39 PM ET

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