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Could the Iran war plunge Britain into a 1970s-style energy crisis?

Summary by The Independent
From the coal crisis under Ted Heath to Tony Blair’s fuel blockades, the UK economy is no stranger to an energy shock. However, as Sean O’Grady explains, things might be different this time

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Could the Iran war plunge Britain into a 1970s-style energy crisis?

From the coal crisis under Ted Heath to Tony Blair’s fuel blockades, the UK economy is no stranger to an energy shock. However, as Sean O’Grady explains, things might be different this time

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, March 9, 2026.
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