More economists back new North Sea oil and gas than a year ago

“Should the UK Government approve new licences for exploration and extraction of oil and gas in the North Sea?”

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n=96 (2025), n=98 (2026). % of respondents. The 2025 survey asked about allowing new exploration activity rather than approving new licences.

Chart: Centre for British ProgressSource: UK Growth Survey 2026 conducted by the Centre for British ProgressGet the data