The government is being advised to promote remote work for UK citizens to avoid energy shortages following the conflict in Iran.
According to Professor Nick Butler, a former BP executive, it would be wise for authorities to encourage employees to work from home as diesel prices may surpass £2 per liter due to the spike in oil prices resulting from the US-Israel-Iran war.
Countries, particularly in Asia, have already implemented work-from-home policies in response to the crisis. Prof Butler emphasized the importance of testing public willingness to adapt to such measures, noting that people tend to follow suit when others do.
He suggested that the government issue recommendations for remote work, a move he deemed sensible. Prof Butler, who served as an advisor to former Prime Minister Gordon Brown, also warned of an impending fuel shortage crisis in late April and early May, leading to a significant price increase.
RAC’s Simon Williams mentioned that after continuous fuel price hikes, petrol and diesel prices have stabilized. He anticipates a decrease in forecourt prices soon, providing relief to drivers who have seen significant cost increases since the conflict began.
As wholesale fuel costs have decreased, it is expected that petrol and diesel prices will gradually drop in the coming weeks. This reduction would be a welcome change for drivers, who have faced substantial price hikes during the conflict, with the cost of a full tank of petrol for a family car now exceeding £87 and diesel at £105.
