Northern Ireland energy prices 'could stay high into winter'
NI Affairs Committee told even if conflict ends immediately it will take time for supply chains to return to normal.
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"Even if the straits open tomorrow it's going to take four to six weeks for the crude oil to reach refineries."
— David Blevings , Executive
"I described it as 'woefully inadequate.'"
— Pat Austin , Activist
"The reality and the stories that we are hearing is people who are out working and who travel far for their jobs are, for example, having to choose between putting fuel in their car to go to work or their lunch."
— Samantha Gallagher , Activist
Key People
David Blevings is a representative from the NI Oil Federation.
John French is the Chief Executive of the Utility Regulator.
Pat Austin is associated with National Energy Action.
Samantha Gallagher is from the Rural Community Network.
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