Prime Minister defends forthcoming trip to Saudi Arabia

The transcript covers discussions on ongoing negotiations with Iran, the global energy crisis exacerbated by the Ukraine conflict, and the UK's strategy to reduce dependency on Russian hydrocarbons. It highlights the importance of building a coalition to address these issues and outlines economic measures to support citizens amid rising energy prices.

What is the primary reason for maintaining discretion in ongoing negotiations regarding consular cases?

• To maintain diplomatic relations

• To avoid media attention

• To ensure a favorable outcome

• To prevent public protests

What has the Russian aggression in Ukraine led to in terms of global markets?

• A spike in hydrocarbon prices

• A decrease in oil prices

• Increased investment in Russian oil

• Stability in energy markets

Why is it crucial for Western countries to reduce their dependency on Russian hydrocarbons?

• To strengthen ties with Russia

• To support Russian economy

• To avoid being blackmailed by Putin

• To increase global oil prices

What is the UK's approach to counteract the effects of the spike in oil and gas prices?

• Build long-term energy security

• Ignore the price spikes

• Reduce investment in green technology

• Increase dependency on Russian oil

What is the UK's strategy to ensure energy security in the short term?

• Stop investing in renewable energy

• Increase reliance on Russian gas

• Abandon domestic hydrocarbons

• Reduce dependency on Russian oil and gas

How is the UK government supporting citizens amid rising fuel prices?

• By increasing fuel duty

• By reducing energy taxes

• By providing a fuel rebate

• By freezing fuel duty

What is the long-term goal of the UK's energy strategy?

• To rely solely on nuclear energy

• To promote greener solutions and technology

• To increase dependency on fossil fuels

• To import more energy from Russia