Listen to the Talking Energy podcast on Iran, the gas crisis, and the UK’s response

02 April 2026

In the latest episode of the Talking Energy podcast, we welcome UKERC Researcher and Professor at Durham University Gavin Bridge to join us in conversation. Rob asks Gavin about how the UK can navigate the rising prices and potential shortage of oil and gas caused by the war in Iran. Gavin and Rob discuss why there is limited impact in further exploration of of the North Sea basin, the impact of the energy profits levy, and why renewables expansion is the most effective path towards energy security.

Listen to the episode here.