US President Trump posts "Europe is desperate for Energy, and yet the United Kingdom refuses to open North Sea Oil, one of the greatest fields in the World. Tragic!!! Aberdeen should be booming."

President Trump's comments highlight the geopolitical tension surrounding energy supply in Europe, particularly with regard to the UK's North Sea oil potential.

Newsquawk StaffPublished On the live feed at 5 more headlines followed before this page went public
Newsquawk headlinesUTC

China's Foreign Minister announces that China and Russia are to strengthen their strategic partnership

US Treasury Secretary Bessent says the Treasury is to target cartel revenue streams including fentanyl and illegal alien trafficking

US President Trump posts "Europe is desperate for Energy, and yet the United Kingdom refuses to open North Sea Oil, one of the greatest fields in the World. Tragic!!! Aberdeen should be booming."

FCC commissioner Carr says "we will probably have a minor role in the most recent Paramount (PSKY) deal"

Argentinian Energy Minister says oil production could reach 1mln barrels this year

Open the platform and use it. The whole workspace is free to try, with no signup and no card. When you want the headlines arriving live instead of on a delay, Newsquawk Pro is £24.99 for 7 days.

Free. No signup, no card.
  • Full post: "Europe is desperate for Energy, and yet the United Kingdom refuses to open North Sea Oil, one of the greatest fields in the World. Tragic!!! Aberdeen should be booming. Norway sells its North Sea Oil to the U.K. at double the price. They are making a fortune. U.K., which is better situated on the North Sea for purposes of energy than Norway, should, DRILL, BABY, DRILL!!! It is absolutely crazy that they don’t… AND, NO MORE WINDMILLS! President DJT"
Context

His remarks may influence market sentiment towards GBP and oil prices, as they point to the dichotomy between energy needs and domestic policy. This situation could also elevate the importance of energy stocks and commodities amid rising tensions around energy scarcity in Europe.

Related headlines

The whole workspace, free to try.

Try it free